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Sycanus reclinatusDOHRN, a reduviid predator, inhabits tropical evergreen forests of southern India. Females lay clusters of brown coloured eggs 22 d after emergence. The eggs hatch in 14 to 23 d and the pale-ochraceous nymphs turn into deep-ochraceous within 1 h. Total stadial period from I instar to adult ranges from 61 to 90 d at 32 °C. The different nymphal instars are taxonomically described. Male and female longevities are 5 to 54 d and 5 to 50 d, respectively. The sex ratio is slightly male biased. The predatory and mating behaviours are described. The biocontrol efficiency of this reduviid is also dealt with. |
