Laboratory study of larval food requirements in nine species of Amara (Coleoptera: Cara-bidae)

Food requirements of the larvae of nine closely related species of the genus Amara (Coleoptera: Carabidae) were studied in the laboratory. Mealworms, a mixed diet of mealworms and oat flakes, and seeds of Capsella bursa-pastoris and Stellaria media were offered as food. Survival and developmental ra...

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Main Authors: Pavel Saska, Vojtěch Jarošík
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2001-09-01
Series:Plant Protection Science
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Online Access:https://pps.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pps-200103-0004_laboratory-study-of-larval-food-requirements-in-nine-species-of-amara-coleoptera-cara-bidae.php