Vol. 20 No. 6 (2005): June
Articles

Life-history and biology of Lema semifulva Jac. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Criocerinae) at Bhilai-Durg

T. Kalaichelvan
K.K. Verma

Published 2005-06-21

Abstract

Life-history, including three larval instars, pupa formation within a cocoon, adult leaving the cocoon, after spending some tiem within it so that its is fully pigmented when coming out has been described.  In addition, winter diapause seasonal change of host plant, association with other species of Lema and niche separation hae been presented.

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