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August 1, 2025Open Access

Effect of Prey and Alternative Food Sources on Development and Reproduction of Coelophora inaequalis Fabricius (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

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WRWigunda RattanapunJRJessada RattanawutMTManop Tarasin

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Overview

Experiments examined development and fecundity in Coelophora inaequalis, revealing that alternative diets impact survival and reproduction.

Key Points

  • 1st instar larvae of coelophora inaequalis failed to develop without prey, indicating reliance on essential food sources.
  • C. inaequalis fed on Aphis gossypii with bee pollen had quicker development but lower fecundity and survival.
  • Adult C. inaequalis can survive 4-9 days on rice moth eggs or bee pollen, highlighting diet flexibility.
  • The findings suggest alternative diets can enhance longevity but may impact overall reproduction and survival.

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Rattanapun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c65e6551bb0af8cfb77https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202507.2666.v1
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