Abstract
Mythimna separate’s energy transformation was examined with reference to food consumption, the basis for tissue growth at various instars, assimilation rate, and respiration rate. According to experimental results based on live, dry body weight, a single Mythimna separata caterpillar's average daily consumption increased from the first to the sixth instar. More food was devoured by the male caterpillar than the female. Males' metabolic activity was shown to be higher during the Ist, IIIrd, and VIth instar stages than they were during the IInd, IVth, and Vth instar stages. Average values for tissue growth and respiration indicated that as tissue growth grew from the first to the last instar of the caterpillar, so did the average rate of respiration. The consumption of food that promotes the growth of insect pest tissue affects the metabolic rate of the larvae.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
