Author(s): Casari,Sônia A. ; Teixeira,Édson Possidônio
Date: 2010
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Brazil; Charidotis; egg case; exuvio-fecal shield; Solanum; Brazil; Brazil; Charidotis; Charidotis; egg case; egg case; exuvio-fecal shield; exuvio-fecal shield; Solanum; Solanum
Egg cases and larvae of Gratiana conformis (Boheman, 1854) were collected on Solanum paniculatum L. and reared in laboratory. Egg case, egg, third instar and mature larvae and pupa are described and illustrated. Biological notes and a comparison with the immatures of other Gratiana species and Charidotis gemellata Boheman, 1855, are also presented.
