Effect of coffee on the growth and development of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae

[摘要] Effect of various concentrations of coffee,Coffea arabica ,viz . 12.50%, 25% and 50% on the growth and development of the red flour beetle,Tribolium castaneum(Herbst) was determined. Coffee lengthened the larval and pupal periods significantly. There was also a significant reduction in the pupal recovery and adult emergence of the beetle following treatment. The food with 50% coffee had the most detrimental effects on the beetle. Coffee extract could be used as useful botanical pesticide for controlling red flour beetle.Bangladesh J. Zool.42 (2): 211-216, 2014

[学科分类] 动物科学

[关键词] Coffee;Tribolium castaneum;growth;development