Biology of Hepialus yushuensis
Author of the article:LI Yu-Ling1; XU Cheng-Ti1; HE Li-Jian2
Author's Workplace:1. Qinghai Academyof Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Xining 810003,China;2. Baoding Agriculture Instisute, Baoding 071000,China
Key Words:Cordyceps sinensis;Hepialus yushuensis; larvae; biology; observation
Abstract:Hepialus yushuensis Chu et Wang is native insect to the west-plateau of China. We have explored the biological characteristics of H. yushuensis for 5 years from 1996 to 2000 in Batang of Yushu, Qinghai Province. The larva eats roots o