Biology, fecundity and predatory capacity of Telsimia ephippiger Chapin (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera), predator of the coconut false spider mite
Issue Date
10-2004
Abstract
The life history, fecundity and predatory capacity of Telsimia ephippiger Chapin were studied under laboratory conditions at Philippine Coconut Authority, Mambajao, Camiguin Island. The total developmental period from egg to adult emergence of the predator was 11.5 days. The average incubation, larval, pre-pupal and pupal periods were 3.52, 3.87, 2.1 and 3.19 days, respectively. The larva underwent three instars. The average adult longevity was 50.83 days, average number of eggs laid per female was 116.17 and with egg hatchability of 98%. The predatory larva consumed an average of 267.16 mites from hatching to the last larval stage. The adult beetle consumed an average of 56.68 mites per day during its entire average life span of 50.83 days.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
18
Issue
2
Page
166
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Gallego, C. E. and Batomalaque-Galagar, C. G., "Biology, fecundity and predatory capacity of Telsimia ephippiger Chapin (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera), predator of the coconut false spider mite" (2004). Journal Article. 5603.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5603
En – AGROVOC descriptors
COCCINELLIDAE; COLEOPTERA; TETRANYCHIDAE; LIFE CYCLE; FERTILITY; PREDATORY INSECTS; PREDATORY MITES