2014•AFRREV STECH An International Journal of Science and TechnologyOpen access

Observations on the Biology of Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) under Ambient Laboratory Conditions

A. A. Barde, S. M. Misari, M. C. Dike

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Observations on the biology of Callosobruchus maculatus( Fab.) were carried out under ambient laboratory conditions. Pattern of oviposition, female adult longevity and F1 progeny emergence in Callosobruchus maculatus ( Fab. ) were observed. The results showed that over 60% of the total number of eggs was laid during the first 72 hours of the commencement of oviposition; however, oviposition rate and F1 adult emergence of the bruchids decreased with time thereafter. The maximum adult C. maculatus survival period was about ten days.Keywords: Callosobruchus maculatus, pattern of oviposition, female adult longevity and F1 adult progeny emergence

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Key concepts: Callosobruchus maculatus, Longevity, Biology, Horticulture, Toxicology, PEST analysis, Animal science, Zoology