Biology, Morphometric Characteristics and Life Table Parameters of the Okra Shoot and Fruit Borer, Earias vittella (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under Laboratory Conditions
Background: In a controlled laboratory environment, the morphometric characters, developmental biology, fecundity, sex ratio and life table of the okra shoot and fruit borer, Earias vittella (Fabricius), were studied. The insect exhibited four larval instars showing geometric growth in accordance with Dyar’s law. Metho...