Predatory mites that belong to the Phytoseiidae family are one of the main natural enemies of phytophagous mites, thus allowing for their use as a biological control. Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks, 1904) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is among the main species of predatory mites used for this purpose. Tetranychus urticae Koch, 1836 (Acari: Tetranychidae) is considered to be one of the most important species of mite pests and has been described as attacking over 1,100 species of plants in 140 families with economic value. The objective of the present study was to investigate, in the laboratory, the reproductive parameters of the predatory mite P. macropilis when fed T. urticae. Experiments were conducted under laboratory conditions at 25 ± 2 °C of temperature, 70 ± 10% RH and 14 hours of photophase. In addition, biological aspects were evaluated and a fertility life table was established. The results of these experiments demonstrated that the longevity of adult female was 27.5 days and adult male was 29.0 days. The population was estimated to increase approximately 27 times (R o ) in mean generation time (T), which was 17.7 days. Lastly, the mite population grew 1.2 times/day (λ) and doubled every 3.7 days (TD).Keywords: agricultural acarology, two-spotted spider mite, fertility life table, biology, biological control. Parâmetros reprodutivos de Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks)predando Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Phytoseiidae, Tetranychidae) em laboratório ResumoOs ácaros predadores pertencentes à família Phytoseiidae constituem um dos principais inimigos naturais de ácaros fitófagos, o que possibilita o seu uso em controle biológico. Entre as principais espécies destaca-se Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks, 1904) (Acari: Phytoseiidae). O ácaro Tetranychus urticae Koch, 1836 (Acari: Tetranychidae) é considerado uma das espécies de ácaros-praga mais importantes, atacando mais de 1.100 espécies de plantas em 140 famílias de valor econômico. Este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de estudar, em laboratório, os parâmetros reprodutivos do ácaro predador P. macropilis, quando alimentado com T. urticae. Os estudos foram conduzidos em laboratório à temperatura de 25 ± 2 °C, 70 ± 10% de UR e 14 horas de fotofase e foram avaliados os aspectos biológicos e confeccionada a tabela de vida de fertilidade. Foi constatada uma longevidade de 27,5 dias para fêmeas adultas e 29,0 dias para machos. A população foi estimada em aumentar aproximadamente 27 vezes (R o ) no período médio de duração de geração (T) que foi de 17,7 dias. A população do ácaro cresceu 1,2vezes/dia (λ) e dobrou a cada 3,7 dias (TD).Palavras-chave: acarologia agrícola, ácaro-rajado, tabela de vida de fertilidade, biologia, controle biológico.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of abiotic factors (conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, precipitation, and water temperature) on the abundance of Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862), as well as to compare the relative growth among demographic groups throughout the seasons in a lagoon system located in the municipality of Perdões, Minas Gerais. Monthly, from August/2013 to July/2014, the prawns were collected on macrophytes of the genus Eichhornia using a semi-circular sieve. In the laboratory, the specimens were categorized into juveniles, males, ovigerous females and non-ovigerous females, and measured as total length (TL), carapace length (CL), and abdomen length (AL). The predominance of juveniles was evident, representing 74.4%, followed by 16.7% males, 2.8% ovigerous females and 6.1% non-ovigerous females. The total abundance and the abundance of juveniles, males, and females were negatively correlated with conductivity. The relative growth of TL and AL, in relation to CL, was different for juveniles, males and females thought the year, except during summer (for TL and AL) and autumn (for AL), when the same pattern was observed for the three demographic categories (p>0.05), possibly due to the highest abundance of juvenile individuals obtained in these seasons. The highest abundance of juveniles can be related to its occurrence in microhabitats that provide refuge, as Eichhornia. Despite some similar characteristics here observed in relation to the other populations throughout its distribution, as the high number of juveniles and the smaller size of males compared to females, the present study provides information that expands the knowledge on the plasticity of M. amazonicum, considering the sampled local - a lateral lagoon system. The obtained results promote the comprehension of the vast occurrence of the species and its adaptations to each specific environment, contributing to the elaboration of conservation and management guidelines for M. amazonicum and for the environment where it inhabits.
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