The larvae are generally creamish white except for the head capsule and the prothoracic tergite, which are brown. Biology of the harpactorine assassin bug, panthous. Comparison of artificial diets for rearing corcyra cephalonica scielo. Effect of different diets on the biological parameters of. Mass production of corcyra cephalonica laboratory host for trichogramma spp. Larvae spin threads as they feed forming dense webbing.
The rice moth corcyra cephalonica is a moth of the family pyralidae. It was described by ragonot in 1885, and is known from china, great britain, australia, and egypt. These four species belong to the genus corcyra, after the species corcyra brunnea was moved to the genus procometis. Ricemoth, corcyra cephalonica is a notorious lepidopteran pest of stored cereals and cereal products in tropical and sub tropical region of the world 20, 21. Biology, behavior, and pest detection on stored grain. Evaluation of toxicity of methoprene against the reproductive biology of c. Biology of predatory bug eocanthecona furcellata wolff.
Ephalonica stainton 231 uric acid, carbonates, chlorides, calcium, iron, magnesium, and a certain amount of undigested starch constitute the excreta of corcyra cephalonica larvae. Corcyra cephalonica commonly called as rice meal moth or rice moth is a pest of stored foods, viz. Its larval stages cause serious damage to rice, gram, sorghum. Guangdong entomological institute, 105 xingang west. Its origin is unknown, but it has been introduced at many points in other continents and is as yet not strictly cosmopolitan.
Apr 21, 2019 download biology of rice moth corcyra cephalonica stainton on. The developmental period of the female progeny was significantly shorter on the eggs of c. The rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton pyralidae, galleriinae is a major pest of stored products and quite often its population thus its harm reaches very unplesant level in subtropical countries like india that, some extensive research has been carried out about the biology of this. Pyralidae is in a small subfamily of galleriinae with. Comparative biology of trichogramma chilonis ishii. The complete mitochondrial genome of the rice moth. However, this trait did not significantly vary between the.
Breeding of campoletis chlorideae uchida hymenoptera. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Laboratory observations on the development of the rice moth corcyra cephalonica stainton lepidoptera. Cchhaapptteerr 33 oobbsseerrvvaattiioonnss aanndd rreessuullttss. Tests showed that the predator cantheconidea furcellata would accept larvae of 6 species of lepidoptera as prey, including galleria mellonella, pieris rapae, prodenia litura spodoptera litura, erionota thrax and dendrolimus punctatus. Read online effect of different diets on the biology of rice corcyra. The objective of this research was, based on biological studies. Effect of different diets on the biology of rice moth. Some aspects of the biology and control using botanicals of the rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton, on some pulses. Full text of the rice moth corcyra cephalonica stainton. The rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton, an alternate host for the production of the parasitoid.
Training manual of the second training on mass production of biological. The eggs have a pearly luster, and have at one end usually a decided nipple, somewhat like that of certain fruits. Two other stocks, from nigeria and malawi, were also studied under a few conditions. Development and reproductive performance of rice moth corcyra. Comparative biology ofbracon hebetor say on corcyra cephalonica stainton andopisina arenosella walker s. The life cycle of corcyra cephalonica shows complete metamorphosis i. Studies on the biological characteristics of cantheconidea. Besides physiology of excretion in the larva of corcyra c. Ukmoths is built, run and maintained by ian kimber, with thanks to the many kind contributors who provide photos and information.
Pyralidae was determined as a circular molecular of 15,273 bp in size. Biology, behavior, and pest detection on stored grain 469 ps512 6185 development of cadra cautella walker, corcyra cephalonica stainton, and plodia interpunctella hubner lepidoptera. Pentatomidae is an important predator for several agriculturally important pests. Corcyra definition of corcyra by the free dictionary. The complete mitochondrial genome mitogenome of the rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton lepidoptera.
The biological parameters of this species when reared on corcyra cephalonica stainton eggs was studied by ballal et al. The grubs and adults of the lesser meal worm, alphitobius diaperinus panz. In addition, an indication is given of particular areas in which further research could lead to more effective control of this species. Some biological parameters of corcyra cephalonica stainton were studied in the laboratory at the temperature levels of 201, 251, 301 and 351. Corcyra rearing boxestraysjars made up of plastic or wood with lid provided with wire mesh for aeration. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Effect of different diets on the biology of rice corcyra. The biology of corcyra cephalonica stainton was studied under controlled conditions in the laboratory. Selection of effective species or strains of parasitoids of. Assessment ofdamage by the rice moth, corcyra cephalonica 81. Corcyra cephalonica mass culturing at laboratory youtube. Bionomics of the following stored grain pests and their management for control. It provides a format for recording and accounting of all population changes in life.
Nov 26, 2016 mass multiplication of corcyra cephalonia ppt 1. The rice moth is similar in size to the indianmeal moth, but is much less common. Hence, this study is aimed to understand the biology of e. Corcyra cephalonica stainton lepidoptera pyralidae is economically an. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Estimation of production potential of host insect corcyra. Some aspects of the biology and control using botanicals of the rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton, on some pulses j. Biology of rice moth corcyra cephalonica stainton on. The larvae are general feeders and prefer warm climates. Pyralidae was studied under laboratory condition during 2010 2011 in the department of entomology, assam agricultural university, jorhat, assam. The effect of different diets on the biological parameters of rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton lepidoptera. Importance of relative humidity for telenomus remus.
Responses of corcyra cephalonica stainton to pirimiphosmethyl, spinosad, and combinations of pirimiphosmethyl and synergized pyrethrins. At greater predator densities and smaller prey densities, cannibalism was observed. Insect pests of economic significance affecting major crops of the countries in asia and the pacific region. The studies revealed that all biological parameters were affected significantly due to variation in. Three plant extracts from annona, tephrosia and acorus, tested against larvae of corcyra cephalonica st. Download effect of different diets on the biology of rice corcyra.
To study the development and reproductive efficiencies of c. Corcyra cephalonica, trogoderma granarium, callosobruchus chinensis. Pdf biology of rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton on foxtail. The biological control of the millet head miner was initiated in 2006 baoua et al. Biology of entomopathogenic nematodes heterorhabditis sp. Pdf effects of millet, wheat, rice, and sorghum diets on. Schmutterer asian vegetable research and development center, p. Trichogramma species, which are used for biological control programmes of. The functional response of the parasitoid can determine potential of a species to act as a biocontrol agent. Caterpillars cause the damage by webbing together grains and forming lump and feed from inside it.
If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Acknowledgementsthe work was done under the guidance of dr. Pertanika 73, 53581984 assessment ofdamage by the rice moth, corcyra cephalonica 81. Corcyra article about corcyra by the free dictionary. Corcyra cephalonica zoology for ias, ifos and other. Outlines of apiculture, sericulture with emphasis on bombyx mori. Effects of millet, wheat, rice, and sorghum diets on development of. Read online biology of rice moth corcyra cephalonica stainton on. A theoretical study on the sexpheromones of the rice moth. Gangurde international journal of plant protection, vol.
Generating an epub file may take a long time, please be patient. Pyralidae an important host of several biocontrol agents. Corcyra cephalonica eggs were obtained from naturally infested. The influence of temperature and humidity on the life. The mitogenome composition 37 genes and gene order are the same as the other lepidopterans. Present investigations on biology and management of rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton lepidoptera. Physiology of excretion in the larva of corcyra cephalonica. However, the quality of the insects produced in the laboratory is directly associated with the environmental conditions under which they are kept. The life cycle of corcyra cephalonica was studied under ambient laboratory conditions temperature range 27. Biological control of cotton pests in china shuping luoa, steven e. There are welldeveloped prolegs on abdominal segments 36 and 10. Corcyra synonyms, corcyra pronunciation, corcyra translation, english dictionary definition of corcyra.
The complete mitochondrial genome of the rice moth, corcyra. Tambe and syed khadeeru rehaman and bn choudhuri and k. It resembles somewhat the betterknown fig moth ejjjiestia cauteua walk. Later a new genus, corcyra was erected by rogonot 1885 to accommodate this insect, the name being derived from the ancient name of corfu, where it was presumed to have been imported into england. Effect of host density on life table statistics of bracon. Osman nb, wright vf and mills rb 1983 the effect of temperatures on certain aspects of the biology of corcyra cephalonica st. The stock culture of corcyra cephalonica was procured from centre for biological control, niphm, hyderabad and the experiment was done at controlled conditions i. Comparative biology of bracon hebetor say on corcyra. Among the insect enemies of stored products which have been ob served recently in this country, a small whitish larva or caterpillar of the moth corcyra cephalonica stainton pi. The white surface is sculptured and has a short nipplelike process at one end. Mbata gn 1989 studies on some aspects of the biology of corcyra cephalonica stainton lepidoptera.
The material used and methods used to carry out these investigations are described below. An adult consumed larvae of corcyra cephalonica per day. Incubation period, nymphal developmental time days, sex ratio of p. Some aspects of the biology and control using botanicals of the rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton. Bracon hebetor say shows high fecundity and natural rate of increase which makes it a promising enemy against corcyra cephalonica, a very common stored grain pest. Some aspects of the biology and control using botanicals of the rice moth. Azalekor department of zoology, university of ghana, po box 67, legon, ghana accepted 27 july 1999 abstract the life cycle of corcyra cephalonica was studied under ambient laboratory conditions temperature. Of the rice meal moth corcyra cephalonica stainton reared on.
Development of an optimum diet for mass rearing of the rice moth. Selection of effective species or strains of trichogramma egg parasitoids of diamondback moth u. Effect of different diets on the biological parameters of rice moth, corcyra cephalonica stainton p. Some aspects of the biology and control using botanicals. Pdf biology and morphometric of rice moth corcyra cephalonica. Effect of different diets on biology of corcyra cephalonica. Trichogramma species are used worldwide in biological control. Sharmah department of entomology, assam agricultural university, jorhat as sam india introduction biological control has come to have a significant role in integrated pest management ipm because of its many. Corcyra cephalonica an overview sciencedirect topics. Impact of abiotic factors on the growth and development of. Home corcyra cephalonica, the rice moth lepidoptera.
Pyralidae through plant products and insecticides as grain protectants infesting oat avena sativa linnaeus under storage condition were carried out at main forage research station, anand agricultural university, anand during 200708 and. Mass production of rice meal moth corcyra cephalonica on different food. Effect of methoprene on the reproductive potential of rice. A very destructive pest of stored products in south india. The toxicity effect of all the three plant extracts resulted in blackening and death of the larvae. Morphology and biology of corcyra the eggs are oval and measure 0. Training manual of the second training on mass production. Reduviidae, a key predator of rice gandhi bug leptocorisa varicornis fabricius m. Daniel reegan abstract the reduviid predator, coranus spiniscutis was reared in the laboratory on rice moth corcyra cephalonica larvae for studying its biology and mating.
Its caterpillars feed on dry plantstuffs such as seeds, including cereals e. Gender associated differences in developmental parameters. The morphometry and biology of this predator were studied. Pyralidae, a storedproduct moth, has been reported by cave 2000, making this moth a factitious host candidate.
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