- Source: Cassida circumdata
Cassida circumdata is a species of tortoise beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Indomalaya and the South Pacific islands.
Description
Cassida circumdata is metallic green in color, with compound green eyes. It may have three longitudinal black stripes on its wings.
Biology
The incubation period is about 2 to 6 days. Grub undergoes five larval instars. Pre-pupal period is about 4 days, where it later undergo 5 to 7 days of pupal stage. In captivity, the life cycle completed from 38 to 70 days.
The species is often used in biological control of harm plants of Convolvulaceae in the field.
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External links
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Cassida circumdata
- List of Cassida species
- Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis
- List of coleopterans of Sri Lanka
