Abstract
The prey preference of polyphagous predator, green lacewing (Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen)) was evaluated against five prey aphids viz., mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi), green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae), black bean aphid (Aphis craccivora), spirea aphid (Aphis spiraecola) of agriculture importance and compared with eggs of Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton). Lacewing larvae preferred Myzus persicae most followed by Brevicoryne brassicae. The highest growth index (8.31), larval survival (94.50 %), larval weight (10.45 mg), pupal weight (8.78 mg), faster multiplication rate (0.051) and fecundity (183.4 per gravid female) of the predator were recorded on M. persicae. However, the chrysopid reared on Corcyra eggs performed best in all biological parameters and fitness, than on aphid preys. This study explores the possibilities of selecting the most suitable prey aphid species for its exploitation as supplement for mass multiplication of chrysopid during off-season or unavailability of Corcyra eggs.
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The authors are thankful to Dr. V. V. Ramamuthry, Principal Scientist, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India for identifying some of the aphids.
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Halder, J., Rai, A.B. Suitability of Different Prey Aphids on the Growth, Development and Reproduction of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen) (Chrysopidae: Neuroptera). Proc Zool Soc 69, 89–95 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12595-014-0131-6
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