Some Studies On The Swarming Behaviour Of Imago Caste Of Microcerotermes Championi (Snyder) (Isoptera: Termitidae)

Authors

  • K. Z. Rasib Department of Biological Science, F.C. College University, Lahore
  • M. S. Akhtar Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore
  • F. Manzoor Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57041/vol63iss3pp%25p

Keywords:

Humidity, Imagoes, Temperature, M. championi, Swarming

Abstract

Swarming behaviour of M. championi was observed during the swarming season of
1997 and 1998. Swarming took place on 16 nights out of the 92 nights for which observations were
made. Swarming started after second rainfall of the season, which created suitable combination of
relative humidity and temperature required for swarming. Peak emergence of alate was observed after
heavy rainfall (44.0 mm) of short duration at 22.1±°C to 36.5±°C with 80% to 84% relative humidity.
Frequency of swarming was maximum between 8.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Overall sex ratio of M.
championi indicates that females predominate over males 3:1 (F:M).

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Published

2011-09-01

Issue

Vol. 63 No. 3 (2011): Pakistan Journal of Science

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Some Studies On The Swarming Behaviour Of Imago Caste Of Microcerotermes Championi (Snyder) (Isoptera: Termitidae). (2011). Pakistan Journal of Science, 63(3). https://doi.org/10.57041/vol63iss3pp%p

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