Study on life history of Apoderus sissoo Marshall (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): A pest of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. and Dalbergia latifolia Roxb. in Ranchi, Jharkhand

Seema Keshari*
University Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Received : 01^st June, 2023 ; Revised : 29^th July, 2023
DOI:- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13346308

Abstract– The life history of Apoderus sissoo Marshall (Coleoptera: Curlionidae): was studied in the laboratory as well as in the field condition. The female Apoderus sissoo prepares leaf roll like cigar and lays eggs inside the roll. Making roll is for shelter and food for the young larva. It shows a unique nature of the insect to protect the young one and animal behavior of parental care.

Key words: Dalbergia sissoo, Dalbergia latifolia, Apoderus sissoo, leaf roller, Pest.

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