Observations on Xanthopimpla sp. (Hymenoptera : Ichneumonidae), a Pupal Parasite of Opisina arenosella Wlk. on Coconut in Kerala
| dc.contributor.author | Pillai, G.B. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nair, K.R. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-09-08T10:55:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-09-08T10:55:22Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1987 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A third species of Xanthopimpla (Xanthopimpla sp.), as a pupal parasite of the coconut caterpillar, Opisina arenosella Wlk. was observed in the coastal belt of Quilon district, Kerala. It breeds easily in the laboratory and is a high fecund species capable of producing more female progeny during its long life span. The mating and oviposition behaviour, life cycle, and method of mass rearing are described. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | J. Biol. Control, 1(1), 7-10, 1987 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/5502 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.subject | Behaviour | en_US |
| dc.subject | life cycle | en_US |
| dc.subject | mass rearing | en_US |
| dc.subject | Xanthopimpla sp. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Biological control | en_US |
| dc.subject | Opisina arenosella | en_US |
| dc.title | Observations on Xanthopimpla sp. (Hymenoptera : Ichneumonidae), a Pupal Parasite of Opisina arenosella Wlk. on Coconut in Kerala | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |