Spatial Distribution Behaviour of Thrips in Important Cucurbitaceous Vegetable Crops

Spatial Distribution Behaviour of Thrips in Important Cucurbitaceous Vegetable Crops

The individuals of a species of insects distribute themselves in their habitat with a characteristic pattern. The study of distribution pattern is of considerable ecological significance. Field sampling of an insect population without sound ecological basis can lead to erroneous estimation and conclusions. Control of the pest can be enhanced by the determining its spatial distribution and developing a sampling procedure for estimating its population..