International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2004) 24, 319-322

Mbacké Sembène (2004)
Inter-strain fecundity and larval mortality in the groundnut beetle Caryedon serratus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 24 (4), 319-322
Abstract: To investigate the existence of inter-strain fecundity in the groundnut beetle Caryedon serratus, the fecundity and larval survival of crosses of beetle strains from Bauhinia, Cassia, Piliostigma and Tamarindus were studied. The crosses produced viable eggs, but the fertility of beetles mated within strains was significantly higher than that of inter-strain matings, the former being nearly double the latter. Differences in larval mortality between the various crosses were also observed.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Caryedon serratus	Stored oil seeds	Senegal