Laboratory rearing of Cerotoma arcuate (Oliv.), a beetle vector of cowpea severe mosaic virus

Authors

  • G.L. Rajnauth Department of Plant Pathology, Central Experiment Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Food Production, Centeno, Trinidad
  • J.E. Pegus Department of Plant Pathology, Central Experiment Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Food Production, Centeno, Trinidad
  • S.Q. Haque Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, St. Augustine, Trinidad

Keywords:

Cerotoma arcuata (Oliv.), Cowpea severe mosaic virus, Life cycle, Rearing

Abstract

The cluysomelid beetle, Cerotoma arcuata (Oliv.), a vector of Cowpea Severe Mosaic Virus, was reared in the laboratory for the first time using two techniques of larval rearing; these techniques are described. The life cycle of the beetle was found to last 24-29 days from egg to adult.

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Issue

Volume 64 Number 3

Section

Research Papers