Table 3 Searching time, handling time, and weight gain by the male and female predator against fifth-instar fall armyworm
Stage of the predator | Approaching time (min) | Handling time (min) | Weight gain by the predator (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 5.58 ± 0.49 | 85.71 ± 4.78 | 44.20 ± 2.86 |
Female | 3.57 ± 0.64 | 115.37 ± 8.98 | 61.90 ± 4.62 |
‘t’ value | 6.412 | − 9.175 | − 8.523 |
Df | 9 | 9 | 9 |
P value | < 0.001* | < 0.001* | < 0.001* |