Method for increased production of eggs of C hispanus L. and Copris lunaris L. (Coleoptera Scarabaeidae)

DOI

10.1111/j.1440-6055.1984.tb01964.x

Publication Year

1984

Publication Site

Australian Journal of Entomology

Journal Volume

23

Page Numbers

293–294

Family

Scarabaeidae

Species 1 Binomial

Copris hispanus

Species 2 Binomial

Copris lunaris

General topic

Methods

Specific topic

rearing

Author

Kirk, A. A.; Feehan, J. E.

Abstract Note

A method of increased production of eggs of the broodcaring dung beetles Copris hispanus and C. lunaris is described, which enabled 3 to 4 times as many eggs to be obtained as are normally laid each season in the field.