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From my experience, failed pupation is a typical sublethal symptom of viral disease. Virulence usually increases with larval age, peaking before pupation. Just my two cents. I don’t know if this is the cause of what you’re observing.
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From my experience, failed pupation is a typical sublethal symptom of viral disease. Virulence usually increases with larval age, peaking before pupation. Just my two cents. I don’t know if this is the cause of what you’re observing.