International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2005) 25, 32-38

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G. Mishra and Omkar (2005)
Influence of light components on the life attributes of an aphidophagous ladybird Propylea dissecta (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 25 (1), 32-38
Abstract: The influence of two photoperiods (14L:10D and 24L:0D) and four wavelengths of light [white (control), blue (c. 475 nm), yellow (c. 570 nm) and red (c. 650 nm)] on development and reproduction of the ladybird, Propylea dissecta (Mulsant), was investigated. The photoperiod of 14L:10D and the white-light wavelength recorded fastest development, maximum survival and reproduction. The developmental and reproductive performance decreased in the order white>yellow>blue>red. The effect of the wavelength is probably due to the differential predatory response under different coloured arenas.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Propylea dissecta (predator)
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