Observations on the biology and larval chaetotaxy of Pania (Oenopia) luteopustulata (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Dr. SPS Phaloura
Observations on the biology of Pania luteopustulata (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) had been made at Mangan (Sikkim) and its surroundings. Here, it had been collected in association with the herb - Artemisia vulgaris Linnaeus, feeding upon the aphid - Aphis kurosawai Takahashi. Mating, oviposition and adult behaviour of this predator had been studied. It bred actively from March to August and it took about 27-30 days to develop from egg to adult. Larval setal maps of fourth instar larvae have been presented and differences with other larval instars have been tabulated.
Dr. SPS Phaloura. Observations on the biology and larval chaetotaxy of Pania (Oenopia) luteopustulata (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). J Entomol Zool Stud 2016;4(5):537-543.