Chlaenius rayotus Bates (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Chlaeniini) - a New Predator of Hyblaea puera Cramer (Lepidoptera : Hyblaeidae) from Walayar Reserve Forests, Kerala State

Chlaenius rayotus Bates (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Chlaeniini) - a New Predator of Hyblaea puera Cramer (Lepidoptera : Hyblaeidae) from Walayar Reserve Forests, Kerala State

Authors

  •   J. C. Babu Choudhuri
  •   M. P. Misra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1981/v107i1/10994

Abstract

A carabid beetle, Chlaenius rayotus Bates (Coleoptera: Carabidae) is reported predating on caterpillars of Hyblea puera Cram. (Lepidoptera: Hybiaeidae) in teak plantations. Its predatory habits and potentials are stated. It is a new record of predation on caterpillars of H. puera.

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Author Biographies

J. C. Babu Choudhuri

M. P. Misra

Published

1981-01-01

How to Cite

Babu Choudhuri, J. C., & Misra, M. P. (1981). <I>Chlaenius rayotus</I> Bates (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Chlaeniini) - a New Predator of <I>Hyblaea puera</I> Cramer (Lepidoptera : Hyblaeidae) from Walayar Reserve Forests, Kerala State. Indian Forester, 107(1), 63–65. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1981/v107i1/10994
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