Table 9 Developmental parameters (mean ± SE) of D. rapae females parasitizing different age groups of M. persicae
Aphid age groups | D. rapae | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oviposition period (days) | Post oviposition period (days) | Daily eggs laid/female | Total fecundity (eggs/female) | |
1–2 days | 8.40 ± 0.84 (7–10) | 1.40 ± 0.37 (1–2) | 5.20 ± 1.21 (4–9) | 54.10 ± 3.17 (48–60) |
4–5 days | 7.80 ± 1.05 (6–10) | 1.30 ± 0.35 (1–2) | 4.40 ± 1.02 (3–7) | 31.60 ± 3.90 (25–40) |
t value | 27.16* | 12.34* | 13.62* | 15.31* |
p value | < 0.00001 | < 0.00001 | < 0.00001 | < 0.00001 |