Abstracts
BIOLOGICAL NOTES AND DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF CARCINOPS 14-STRIATA STEPH. (COLEOPTERA: HISTERIDAE) IN EGYPT |
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AMAL I. AFIFI AND A.M.A. IBRAHIM Biological Control Lab., Fac. Agric., Cairo Univ.Giza, Egypt |
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ABSTRACT The histerid Carcinops 14-striata Steph. was successfully reared in Laboratory at 27±2°C and 70% R.H. on Larvae of Musca domestica L. The total developmental period of this species averaged 48.27±0.1 and 44.13±0.03 days in female and male, respectively. Four larval instars were reported for this species. The various stages of its life cycle were described. Mating, oviposition processes and the egg laying activity were reported. |
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Key Words: Carcinops 14-striata, Biology. Description. |
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