Studies on the biology and feeding capacity of Coelophora saucia (Mulsant), a significant predator of Aphis pomi De Geer, on apple hosts in Himachal Pradesh, India
Journal Title: Environment Conservation Journal - Year 2024, Vol 25, Issue 3
Abstract
The present investigation was carried out in Himachal Pradesh, India. Nine different species of ladybird beetles were found feeding on the green apple aphid Aphis pomi De Geer in an apple orchard and apple nursery plants in Himachal Pradesh. These species belong to the order Coleoptera and family Coccinellidae. Coelophora saucia (Mulsant) is a formidable predator of Aphis pomi De Geer in Himachal Pradesh, India. This study investigated the life cycle of Coelophora saucia (a mussel). Both the larval and adult stages of this predator vigorously consumed green apple aphids. Therefore, studying the biology and feeding capacity of Coelophora saucia (a mussel) on green apple aphids from the perspective of biological control in apple-growing regions of Himachal Pradesh is useful.
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Meena Kumari, Devika Vaidya, Seema Sharma
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