Larval development of the bamboo borer (Dinoderus minutus Fabricius) using individual rearing method

• Main Authors: Abood, Faizah, Norhisham, Ahmad R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27812/1/5.%20Larval%20Development%20of%20the%20Bamboo%20Borer%20%28Dinoderus%20minutus.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/27812/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JTAS%20Vol.%2036%20(S)%20Dec.%202013/06%20Page%2055-66%20(JTAS%200461-2012).pdf

Detailed information on larval development of the powder-post beetle, Dinoderus minutus, was investigated using individual rearing method under laboratory conditions at 27±2°C and 75±5% relative humidity. Five classes of head capsules were recorded, indicating five moults from first instar to prepup...