Table 6. Mean number of S. feltiae found in cadavers of L. decemlineata last-instar larvae inoculated with 500 IJs per dish in different times after the fungus application, calculated penetration rates and number of cadavers with either alive or dead nematodes.
| Delay of S. feltiae | Number of S. feltiae | Sex ratioa | Penetration rate (%) | Nc | Nsf d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| application (hrs) | mean ± SE | mean ± SEb | Alive | Dead | ||
| 0 | 59.60 ± 8.05 | 51.07 | 11.92 ± 1.61a | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 24 | 18.91 ± 4.08 | 46.75 | 3.78 ± 0.82b | 23 | 7 | 1 |
| 48 | 7.09 ± 1.72 | 50.00 | 1.42 ± 0.34b | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| 72 | 16.43 ± 5.08 | 49.46 | 3.29 ± 1.0b | 23 | 2 | 3 |
a, b, c For explanations see Table 4.
d Number of cadavers with S. feltiae adults either alive or dead.