Table 3. Comparison of time required to complete development at fluctuating and constant temperatures.
All data from Gangavalli (1985).
All data from Gangavalli (1985).
| Average Time Required to Complete Development (days) | |||||
| Fluctuating Regime (°C) | Equivalent Constant Temp (°C) | Egg | Larval | Pupal | Egg-Adult |
| 32-16 | 24 | – | 41.8 | 9 | – |
| 29-19 | 24 | 7 | 38.6 | 7.8 | 53.4 |
| 24 | 7.4 | 34.5 | 7.8 | 49.7 | |
| 25-15 | 20 | 10 | 53.7 | 11 | 74.7 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 55.1 | 11.3 | 78.7 | |