Development of Metamasius callizona (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) on pineapple stems

Authors
Salas, J Frank, JH
Citation
J. Salas et Jh. Frank, Development of Metamasius callizona (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) on pineapple stems, FLA ENTOMOL, 84(1), 2001, pp. 123-126
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST
ISSN journal
00154040 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
123 - 126
Database
ISI
SICI code
0015-4040(200103)84:1<123:DOMC(:>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
In the laboratory at 26 degreesC and 14:10 L:D, female Metamasius callizona (Chevrolat) oviposited in pocket-shaped slits that they cut in pineapple l eaves. Eggs were 1.98 x 0.97 mm and incubation averaged 8.3 d at 82% RH. On a diet of pineapple stem, 5 larval instars averaged 37.4 d to develop to t he pupa. The pupal stage averaged 11.8 d, and the pupal weight averaged 0.1 2 g. Development from oviposition to adult emergence took about 8 wk.