The banana stalk borer Castniomera humboldti (Boisduval) in La Estrella Valley, Costa Rica. III. Rhythms and Ecology

Abstract

A marked circadial vitmo was found in all stages of development of the banana borer Castniomera humboldti (Bdr.) with 11:42 AM being the time of greatest activity. The ant Pheidole flavens Roger (Formicidae) was found attacking laras in the second instar of development. No parasites or other predators were found.