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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
2021, Vol. 9, Issue 3
Biology of Anthrenus coloratus Reitter (Dermestidae : Coleoptera) on four different food stuffs of animal origin under laboratory conditions
MF Ansari
Biology of the beetle Anthrenus coloratus was studied on four different food stuffs of animal origin includes feathers, fur, dried silkworm pupae and moths of Bombyx mori under laboratory conditions, room temperature 23.4 oC - 32.2 oC (27.13 + 1.52) and humidity 67.8% -87.3% ( 78.94 + 0.86) to know the dietary effect on the developmental process.
The incubation period was 12-16 days. There are 6-7 larval instars. The life-cycle on four different food stuffs is as follows.
On feathers, total larval period was 127-149 (136.70 + 1.32) days, pupal period was 9-13 (10.63 + 0.34) days and total period was 148-175 (160.74 + 1.97) days.
On fur, total larval period was 135-161 (147.95 + 2.18) days, pupal period was 11-15 (13.00 + 0.34) days and total period was 159-192 (174.68 + 2.33) days.
On dried silkworm pupae, total larval period was 118-134 (127.10 + 1.28) days, pupal period was 8-11 (9.75 + 0.29) days and total period was 140-159 (150.45 + 1.27) days.
On dried silk moths, total larval period was 121-139 (130.70 + 1.32) days, pupal period was 9-12 (10.45 + 0.24) days and total period was 145-163 (154.65 + 1.30) days.
Even though, the beetle A. coloratus is found to be a major pest of stuffed birds and mammal in the zoological museums of educational institutions, the total time taken to complete the life-cycle is less (140-159 days) on dried silkworm pupae followed by 145-163 days on dried silk moths, 145-175 days on feathers and 159-192 days on fur.
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How to cite this article:
MF Ansari. Biology of Anthrenus coloratus Reitter (Dermestidae : Coleoptera) on four different food stuffs of animal origin under laboratory conditions. J Entomol Zool Stud 2021;9(3):228-230.
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