Podontia quatuordecimpunctata (L., 1767) on its host plant, Spondias purpurea L., 1762 (Anacardiaceae) in the Philippines (photos by O. Calcetas). 1. Adults; 2. Larvae defoliate the host; 3. Instar III larva with partial fecal cover; 4. Instar IV larva without fecal cover; 5. Instar IV larva with complete fecal cover.

#LiteratureNotice Calcetas et al. Construction of the fecal armor of larvae of #Podontia quatuordecimpunctata (L.) (Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae, Alticini) and its role against insecticides in pest management doi.org/10.3897/zook... #Beetle #Beetles

Calcetas, Adorada, Caoili, Alforja, Chaboo, Staines, Amalin, Balendres, Gallegos, Zulueta, Anabo, Recuenco, & Plata. 2024. #Fungi #entomopathogens of #leafbeetles #Podontia on #Spondias #sineguelas #Anacardiaceae in #Philippines. J. Biological Control 38(4) DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/45423