“…Different results are usually reported in studies with plant insecticides, as they show a tendency to extend the larval stage (TORRES et al, 2006;SILVA et al, 2007;SOUZA et al, 2011;JESUS et al, 2011) by inhibiting or deterring feeding and other actions (MORDUE (LUNTZ); MORGAN; NISBET, 2005). Another hypothesis, reported by Rodrigues et al (2008), is that the reduction of this phase could be a form used by the pest to compensate inadequate food supply, passing to the next stage in a shorter time.…”