Biology and Life Cycle of Candaharia levanderi (Simroth, 1901)

Authors

  • N A Ruzikulova Department of Natural Sciences, Uzbek Finnish Pedagogical Institute, st. Spitamen Shoh, 66, Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Biology, Reproduction, Egg, Cycle, Infantile, Juvenile, Adult, Senile (Blue), Cultivated Plants, Ornamental Plants

Abstract

The article presents data on the biology and life cycle of  Candaharia levanderi (Simroth, 1901) in laboratory and  natural conditions. Candaharia levanderi belongs to the  family Parmacellidae, common species in Uzbekistan.  Lives for a year. On the plains in the first decade of  March, it wakes up from hibernation and until mid April, intensively feeding, prepares for reproduction. After laying eggs, the slugs die. Slugs hatched from eggs  go into summer diapause. The life cycle of Candaharia  levanderi consists of 4 stages: infantile, juvenile, adult  and senile. Candaharia levanderi - a harmful species, the  main harmfulness is high in spring. It is one of the main  pests of cultivated and ornamental plants. 

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Published

2022-12-15

How to Cite

Biology and Life Cycle of Candaharia levanderi (Simroth, 1901). (2022). Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology , 41(2), 262–266. https://doi.org/10.48165/