Growth and development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on corn flours

Authors

  • Md Golam Hossain Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
  • Md Ataur Rahman Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v38i1.51665

Keywords:

Tribolium castaneum, corn flours, growth, development

Abstract

The present investigation deals with the effects of corn flour (varieties: NK-40, BARI-5, Khai-Vutta and Hera) on the growth and development of the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Corn flours produced lighter larvae, pupae and adults in comparison with the control (Wheat+yeast). Corn flours also significantly (P <0.001) lengthened the larval period. The lowest percentage of adults was obtained on Hera flour and the highest on control. There were significant reductions in pupation and adult emergence (%) of the beetle on corn flours. Hera produced the most detrimental effects on T. castaneum.

Bangladesh J. Zool. 38(1): 71-75, 2010

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Published

2010-06-15

How to Cite

Hossain, M. G., & Khan, M. A. R. (2010). Growth and development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on corn flours. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 38(1), 71–75. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v38i1.51665

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (2010)

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