Predatory potential of Coccinella undecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) on Aphis craccivora Koch. (Hemiptera, Aphididae) in Ladakh, India

Authors

  • Mohd Ali
  • Alyas Ali
  • Shabbir Hussain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v49i3.1264

Abstract

Predatory potential of all instar larvae and adults of Coccinella undecimpunctata (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae), using Aphis craccivora Koch (Hemiptera, Aphididae) was assessed in laboratory settings. The study, conducted with varying aphid densities in rearing jars, showed a significant increase in prey consumption as aphid density rose. Furthermore, prey consumption heightened with larval development, with 4th instars devouring more aphids compared to earlier instars. Female adults exhibited greater aphid consumption than males. Deploying both 4th instar larvae and adults could enhance pest suppression.

Author Biographies

Mohd Ali

Entomology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Alyas Ali

Entomology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Shabbir Hussain

Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 226025, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

Ali, M., Ali, A., & Hussain, S. (2024). Predatory potential of Coccinella undecimpunctata L. (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) on Aphis craccivora Koch. (Hemiptera, Aphididae) in Ladakh, India. ENTOMON, 49(3), 447–452. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v49i3.1264

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 3 (2024)

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Short Communications

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