Table 2 Biological parameters of E. formosa on third and fourth instars of T. vaporariorum
Parameter | Third instar | Fourth instar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimate ± SE | Range (days) | Estimate ± SE | Range (days) | |
Oviposition to mummification period (days) | 11±0.15 | 10-12 | 8.5±0.17 | 8-9 |
Mummification to adult emergence period (days) | 7.8±0.18 | 7-9 | 7.6±0.16 | 7-9 |
Total developmental period (days) | 18.8±0.2 | 18-20 | 16.2±0.20 | 15-18 |
Adult longevity (days) | 8.3±0.15 | 5-10 | 8.8±0.19 | 6-10 |
Pre-oviposition period (days) | 1.2±0.07 | 1-2 | 1.2±0.07 | 1-2 |
Oviposition period (days) | 6.4±0.12 | 4-7 | 6.7±0.09 | 5-8 |
Post-oviposition period (days) | 1.0±0.0 | 1 | 1.0±0.0 | 1 |