Influence of humidity on feed utilization of Cricula trifenistrata (Helfer) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

Authors

  • Sanjai Kumar Gupta
  • Kamlesh Prasad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v46i2.604

Abstract

The wild silkworm (Cricula trifenistrata) reared under nutritional humidity and environmental stress condition to determine growth and dietary efficiency, compared with a control indicated that consumption of leaves is significantly influenced by humidity.

Author Biographies

Sanjai Kumar Gupta

Department of Zoology, Government Degree College, Barakhal, Santkabirnagar272271, Uttar Pradesh, India

Kamlesh Prasad

Silkworm Laboratory, Department of Zoology, D.D.U Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur273009, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Published

2021-06-30

How to Cite

Gupta, S. K., & Prasad, K. (2021). Influence of humidity on feed utilization of Cricula trifenistrata (Helfer) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). ENTOMON, 46(2), 177–182. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v46i2.604

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Short Communications