Digestive enzyme activity in the guts of Epilachna chrysomelina (fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) during post-embryonic development
Akinkunmi Olukemi Yetunde, Pitan Olufemi Richard, Ademolu Kehinde Olutoyin and Osipitan Adebola Adedoyin ABSTRACT The gut regions of Epilachna chrysomelina are endowed with multiple enzymes that aid digestion of host plant tissues. Digestive enzymes present in the gut regions of E. chrysomelina during various developmental stages were studied in the laboratory to determine the most …