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

Authors

  • Md Mostakim Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205
  • Ataur Rahman Khan Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205

Keywords:

Coffee, Tribolium castaneum, growth, development

Abstract

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

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Author Biography

Md Mostakim, Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205



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Published

2015-05-14

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Effect of coffee on the growth and development of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae. (2015). Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 42(2), 211-216. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v42i2.23363

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Vol. 42 No. 2 (2014)

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How to Cite

Effect of coffee on the growth and development of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae. (2015). Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 42(2), 211-216. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v42i2.23363