Some Observations on the Life History and Behaviour of <I>Scolia (Discolia) Affinis</I> Guerin (Hymenoptera: Scoliidae) a Parasite of <I>Holotrichia consanguinea</I> Blanch (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

Abstract

Scolia (Discoiia) affinis Guerin was recorded parasitising the chafer grub, Holotrichia consanquinea Blanch, a serious pest of sal seedlings in India at Dehra Dun and its environs. Studies on bioecology, life history, behaviour and nest building were made and are reported.