Spodoptera exigua

Spodoptera exigua, beet armyworm is one of the best-known agricultural pest insects. It is also known as the asparagus fern caterpillar. It is native to Asia, but has been introduced worldwide and is now found almost anywhere its many host crops are grown

  • Use for
  • Product specifications
  • Directions for use
  • Product handling

Use for

Use for

Scientific research, bioassay etc.

Product specifications

Product specifications

· Egg Hatch rate   80%

· Larval survival rate  90%

· Pupal emergence rate  80%

Directions for use

Directions for use

· Incubation conditions of egg  at 25-28℃, RH 30-40%, illumination: dark: 14:10

· Larval rearing conditions  at 25-28℃, RH 30-40%, illumination: dark:14:10

· Pupal emergence conditions  at 25-28℃, RH 30-40%, illumination: dark:14:10

· Adult rearing conditions  at 25-28℃, RH 60-80%, illumination: darkn:14:10

        Noted: Eggs and pupae are sterilized prior to shipment.

Product handling

Product handling

Packaging

Larvae and pupae are packed in multi-cell tray, 1/cell, and eggs laid on paper scraps are packed in petri dish.

Temperature control during transportation

All the products are kept at 10℃ during transportation