Research Article

Adult development morphology and pupae, larval and damage of Alfalfa Weevil Hypera postica (Gyllenhal 1813) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Volume: 27 Number: Ek Sayı 2 (Suppl 2) December 31, 2024
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Adult development morphology and pupae, larval and damage of Alfalfa Weevil Hypera postica (Gyllenhal 1813) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Abstract

In this study, adult developmental morphology and the pupal, and larval of Hypera postica (Gyllenhal 1813) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), which is a harmful species in alfalfa, and its damage in alfalfa were investigated using stereomicroscope and scanning electron microscope. H. postica eggs are yellowish in color and relatively small. The head of H. postica larvae is oval. Larvae are yellowish-greenish in color. The larvae have a longitudinal white stripe on the back. The body of the larvae is segmented and has setae on it. Larvae change from yellowish-greenish to brown in the larval to the prepupal stage. At this stage, it has a C-shaped appearance. Numerous setae are distinguished on the head and other parts of the body. H. postica pupae are yellow. The cocoon structure is transparent and reticulate, appearing as intertwined perforated bands of different thicknesses. The body color of H. postica adults appears bright and contrasting. The body structure of adult H. postica is covered with scales, and two different scales were found. H. postica reduces the yield and quality of alfalfa in many parts of the world and causes economic losses. This study aimed to determine the developmental morphology of this economically important alfalfa pest and contribute to the development of more effective control methods against this pest.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Entomology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 19, 2024

Publication Date

December 31, 2024

Submission Date

July 24, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 10, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 27 Number: Ek Sayı 2 (Suppl 2)

APA
Özyurt Koçakoğlu, N., Candan, S., Arslan, H., & Güllü, M. (2024). Adult development morphology and pupae, larval and damage of Alfalfa Weevil Hypera postica (Gyllenhal 1813) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, 27(Ek Sayı 2 (Suppl 2), 434-443. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1521800


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