Life history traits of melon ladybeetle, Epilachna chrysomelina (Col.: Coccinellidae), on four host plant species

Melon ladybeetle, Epilachna chrysomelina (F.), is one of the key insect pests of cucurbit crops in Asia and North Africa. The development and reproduction of E. chrysomelina were studied on watermelon, snake cucumber, cucumber and melon under laboratory conditions. Mean total life cycle from egg to...

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Main Authors: P. Shishehbor, M. Akandeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Entomological Society of Iran 2011-08-01
Series:نامه انجمن حشره‌شناسی ایران
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Online Access:https://jesi.areeo.ac.ir/article_105437_b7cbb087b1e174dc90b319121ecb3151.pdf