Observations on Biology and Chaetotaxy of Brachmia convolvuli (Walsingham) (Microlepidoptera : Gelechiidae : Dichomeridinae)

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Authors

  • Avtar Kaur Sidhu
     High Altitude Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Saproon, Solan-173 211 (H.P.) ,IN
  • Amanpal Kaur
     High Altitude Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Saproon, Solan-173 211 (H.P.) ,IN

Keywords:

Brachmia convolvuli, Microlepidoptera, Gelechiidae, Dichomeridinae, Life History, Behaviour, Hymenopteran Parasitoid, Larval Chaetotaxy.

Abstract

Convolvulus arvensis Linnaeus (Convolvulaceae) has been recorded as the larval host plant of Brachmia convolvuli (Walsingham). The gross morphology and duration of various life history stages have been recorded. The larval and oviposition behaviour has been studied in details. A hymenopteran parasitoid has been observed to attack the larvae of the species under reference. The chaetotaxy of last instar larva of B. convolvuli has been studied in details.

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2011-12-01

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Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2011

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