Chilocorus subindicus
| Chilocorus subindicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Chilocorus |
| Species: | C. subindicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chilocorus subindicus Booth, 1998 | |
Chilocorus subindicus, is a species of lady beetle found in India, Sri Lanka and Maldives.[1][2]
Description
[edit]Very similar to Chilocorus nigritus in morphology.[1] Body length is about 2.7 to 3.8 mm.[3]
Biology
[edit]The beetle is known to feed on aphids and scales such as Aspidiotus destructor, Parasaissetia nigra, and Saissetia,[1][4] as well as two whitefly species, Aleurocanthus arecae, and Aleurodicus dispersus.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Chilocorus subindicus Booth". keys.lucidcentral.org. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
- ↑ Poorani, J. (2002-01-01). "An annotated checklist of the Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) (excluding Epilachninae) of the Indian Subregion". Oriental Insects. 36: 307–383. doi:10.1080/00305316.2002.10417335. S2CID 86769172. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
- ↑ Booth, R. G. (September 1998). "A review of the species resembling Chilocorus nigrita (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): potential agents for biological control". Bulletin of Entomological Research. 88 (4): 361–367. doi:10.1017/S0007485300042115. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
- ↑ Omkar; Pervez, A. (2003-06-01). "Ecology and Biocontrol Potential of a Scale-Predator, Chilocorus nigritus". Biocontrol Science and Technology. 13 (4): 379–390. doi:10.1080/0958315031000104505. S2CID 85645304. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
- ↑ "Biological methods of pest management in coconut". Improving productivity and profitability in coconut farming. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
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