Table 2 Stereomicroscopic examinations of biological stages of Telenomus remus
Biological Stage of Telenomus remus | Duration/Longevity (days) | Body length (µm) | Body width (µm) | Head capsule* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Length (µm) | Width (µm) | ||||
Egg | 1 | 310.6 | 281.5 | – | – |
I Instar larva | 2 | 305.0 | 283.3 | – | – |
II Instar larva | 3 | 327.2 | 326.4 | – | – |
Pre-pupa | 4 | 70.06 | 86.21 | – | – |
Pupal phase I | 5 | 115.0 | 177.8 | – | – |
Pupal phase II | 6 | 432.2 | 171.3 | 161.3 | 236.7 |
Pupal phase III | 7 | 539.1 | 196.0 | 69.21 | 231.7 |
Pupal phase IV | 8 | 505.5 | 209.9 | 64.96 | 258.7 |
Pupal phase V | 9 | 473.7 | 304.9 | 170.7 | 220.1 |
Female adult | 10 | 626.6 | 254.1 | 115.4 | 237.8 |
Male adult | 10 | 634.5 | 193.3 | 118.2 | 240.2 |