Pathak, S.K., & Yadav, D.N. 2000 Biology of Eublemma scitula Ramb. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a predator of brown scale, Saissetia coffeae Wlk. (Homoptera: Coccidae) infesting pointed gourd, Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.. Journal of Entomological Research. New Delhi 24(2): 167-175.

Notes: The biology of Eublemma scitula Ramb, an important predator of scale insect, Saissetia coffeae Wlk., a serious pest of pointed gourd was studied at Anand campus of Gujarat Agricultural University during 1985 and 1986. Eggs of the predator were laid singly and hatched in 4-6 days. All the larval stages were predatory on scale insect and consumed on an average 18.05 mature female scales, the maximum being 22 during the larval period.