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Castalius rosimon rosimon
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LHP: Ziziphus rugosa - Chunna Jujube
Complete life cycle observed from egg to adult.
Took 27 days. Egg:3, Caterpillar: 17 & Pupa: 7. First three instar eats only the surface of leaves, last instar eats young leaves. Pupates on leaf underside. No ant association observed as reared in a closed box.
Complete life cycle observed from egg to adult.
Took 27 days. Egg:3, Caterpillar: 17 & Pupa: 7. First three instar eats only the surface of leaves, last instar eats young leaves. Pupates on leaf underside. No ant association observed as reared in a closed box.
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