Table 2. Average larval and pupal periods for H. armigera
| Diet | Generation | Ave. larval period | Ave. pupal period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agar | 1 | 16.92±0.51 BC | 10.14±0.41 C |
| Tapioca | 1 | 16.73±0.32 BC | 10.11±0.53 C |
| Agar | 2 | 16.77±0.87 BC | 11.45±0.68 B |
| Tapioca | 2 | 14.95±0.54 D | 09.50±0.81 C |
| Agar | 3 | 16.04 ±0.9 BCD | 10.10±0.71 C |
| Tapioca | 3 | 15.81±0.88 CD | 09.80±0.63 C |
| Agar | 4 | 13.27±0.76 E | 09.64±0.34 C |
| Tapioca | 4 | 12.57±0.78 E | 09.560.52 C |
| Agar | 5 | 18.81±0.99 A | 15.88 ±0.39 A |
| Tapioca | 5 | 17.49±0.58 AB | 15.44±0.67 A |
| C V | 5.84% | 7.27% | |
| LSD | 1.351 | 1.178 |