A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE LIFE CYCLE OF Asota caricae (Fabricius, 1775) IN NATURAL HABITAT OF NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL
The Tropical Tiger Moth (Asota caricae, Fabricius, 1775) is one of the most significant insect pests affecting Ficus trees in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.The life cycle of Asota caricae was studied in its natural habitat in North 24 Parganas district, encompassing four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.This communication specifically reports observations from the 2nd instar to adult stages, with a detailed study on the pupal stage included.The findings on the biological traits of Asota caricae may provide valuable scientific evidence for developing effective moth management programs.
Authors
- Bulganin Mitra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4963-7291)
- P Dey
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of advanced scientific education and research
- Published
- 2025-06-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.56253/jaser.5.1.2025.8-12
- Primary Topic
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00