Delayed metamorphosis and diapause in the sugar cane borer Diatraea saccharalis

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-1984

Abstract

The problem of arrested or delayed development was examined in the sugar cane borer, Diatraea saccharalis. It was found that the insect can either enter diapause or exhibit a period of delayed metamorphosis according to the photoperiod conditions prevailing. We have observed the development characteristics of D. saccharalis and conclude that a distinction should be made between a delayed metamorphosis phase and a diapause stage. © 1984 Birkhäuser Verlag.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Experientia

First Page

352

Last Page

353

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