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IJCRM
International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
ISSN: 2583-7397
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2025;4(1):245-248

Morphometric and Chronobiological Assessment of the Life Cycle of Eudocima materna

Author Name: Komal Jagzap;   Yasmeen Shaikh;  

1. Dr. Rafiq Zakaria College for Women, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

2. Dr. Rafiq Zakaria College for Women, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The present investigation elucidates the morphometric and chronobiological dynamics of the developmental stages of Eudocima materna (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) under controlled laboratory conditions. The study integrates quantitative morphometric measurements and time-based developmental observations across egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages. The total life cycle was completed within 32.40 ± 0.79 days. Progressive allometric growth, distinct instar-specific differentiation, and a synchronised developmental rhythm were observed. The larval phase, encompassing five instars, exhibited exponential increases in mass, length, and head capsule width. Pupation marked a phase of histogenesis and structural reorganization, while the adult stage displayed notable sexual dimorphism in morphology and lifespan. The findings contribute to a refined understanding of the species’ life-history strategy, supporting ecological modeling and pest management frameworks involving E. materna.

Keywords

Eudocima materna, life cycle, morphometry, development, Lepidoptera, chronobiology, growth pattern