The life-history of Anoplocnemis curvipes F. (Coreinea,Coreidae, Heteroptera) A pest of fresh cowpea pods

Summary

Facts are given on the preoviposition and oviposition of mated females of A. curvipes. The size, shape, colour, incubation and hatching of eggs are described. The morphology and development of neanides at various stages are described—and compared with some data on the egg and neanide periods of a related species A. phasiana. Differences are pointed out between the neanides and adults of A. curvipes and the longevity and sex ratio of the adults are discussed.