32747
Author
Bandyopadhyay, Manasi
Title Of Article Chaper
Damage caused by larvae of Anthrenus Flavipes Lec. (Vorax Waterh) on woollen fabric
Title Of Journal Book
Conservation of cultural property in India
Volume
22
Pages
104-107
ISSN
0376-7965
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Describes the laboratory observations on the effect of light alternated with darkness, temperature, and humidity on the damage caused by the larvae of Dermestid beetle, <i>Anthrenus flavipes Lec. (Vorax Waterh)</i> on woolen fabric. Experimental test data of the percentage loss in weight of the woolen fabric is given to estimate the extent of damage caused by the larvae under different conditions of light, darkness, temperature, and humidity.
Keywords
damage;wool;insects;light;temperature;humidity;beetles;weight
pub_id
32747