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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2018, Vol. 6, Issue 4
Biology of pulse beetle Callosobruchus chinensis on different pulses

Goutam B Hosamani, Dr. S. B. Jagginavar and Dr. S. S. Karabhantanal

Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) is a major stored pest of pulses in India. Biology of pulse beetle was studied during 2014-15 in the laboratory of College of Agriculture Science Vijayapura, University of Agricultural, Sciences Dharwad. The average incubation period, larval + pupal period, and Total life cycle were 4.0, 12.0+7.0 and 29.0 respectively. The average of the total developmental period (egg to adult) was 29.0 days cowpea seeds are most preferred by pulse beetle.
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How to cite this article:
Goutam B Hosamani, Dr. S. B. Jagginavar, Dr. S. S. Karabhantanal. Biology of pulse beetle Callosobruchus chinensis on different pulses. J Entomol Zool Stud 2018;6(4):1898-1900.

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