Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Predatory Potential of Wall Lizard Hemidactylus Flaviviridis for Some Insect Pest Orders

Dr. T. V. Sathe, Mutekar Manisha J. , Pawar Ashlesharani R, Malage Snehal K, Parchande R. S.

Abstract :

 Hemidactulus flaviviridis (Squamata : Gekkonidae) is an important biocontrol agent of several insect 

pests. Therefore, its biocontrol potential was assessed on the basis of insect pest species predated. During the survey studies, 2014–15 H. flaviviridis was found potential predator of mosquitoes, jassids, moths, beetles and 
several other insects. Termites and winged ants were also predated by H. flaviviridis at a very large extent during the 
monsoon period. The order of preference for insects was Hemiptera > Diptera > Coleoptera > Lepidoptera. Predatory 
insect predation like Neuroptera also been predated by H. flaviviridis.

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Dr. T.V. Sathe, Mutekar Manisha J., Pawar Ashlesharani R, Malage Snehal K, Parchande R.S. Predatory Potential of Wall Lizard Hemidactylus Flaviviridis for Some Insect Pest Orders Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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