Weaver Ants and Biocontrol of the Nuisance Pest Luprops tristis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

A bio-inspired approach for the synthesis of few-layer graphene using beetle defensive gland extract

“…There are only a few studies about the Mupli beetle, their morphology, life history, 29 population dynamics, 30 biological control, 28 diapause period 36 and structure of defensive gland. 37 Our study reveals that the defensive secretion of the mupli beetle has the capacity to exfoliate graphene from a sample of graphite dispersion.…”

“…The immature fall of tender leaves of rubber due to various seasonal diseases contribute to their food and this ensures their presence throughout the season. 28 They are very special among other Coleopterans on having a period of oligo-pause (lasting up to 9 months) which is an intermediate between quiescence and diapause. [29][30][31] Abdominal gland of Mupli beetle is known as pygidial glands which have two sets of secretary lobes, collecting canal and collecting reservoir.…”