Desenvolvimento de Supputius cincticeps (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae) alimentado com larvas de Zophobas confusa, Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae) e Musca domestica (Diptera, Muscidae)

Development and reproduction of Podisus distinctus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) fed on larva of Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae)

“…Release of these predators against insect pests makes it necessary to study their biology and mass rearing so as to produce the highest possible number of individuals (Zanuncio et al, 2001). For this reason, these natural enemies have been reared with alternative preys such as Tenebrio molitor L., 1758 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), Musca domestica L., 1758 (Diptera: Muscidae), or Bombyx mori L., 1758 (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) (Beserra et al, 1995;Zanuncio et al, 1996Zanuncio et al, /1997Molina-Rugama et al, 1997;Nascimento et al, 1997;Jusselino Filho et al, 2001), in addition to artificial diets (Zanuncio et al, 1996;Saavedra et al, 1997;Coracini et al, 1999;De Clercq et al, 1998;and Rojas et al, 2000).…”

Evolutionary mechanisms for camouflage in Cladomorphus phyllinus (Phasmatodea): A reflection on the role of evidence for hypotheses proposition

“…The first is that they argue that S. cinctipes need to feed on plants to complete its life-cycle. Nonetheless, the results of experimental research using only animal prey (e.g., Tenebrio molitor L., Musca domestica L.), comparing longevity, fertility, and other biological parameters (e.g., Beserra et al 1995, Zanuncio et al 1997, 2005, Oliveira et al 2003 do not support this claim. Supputius cincticeps is indeed a generalist predator that may have an advantage in longevity when supplementing their diet with plant tissue (Zanuncio et al 2004), although plant feeding is not necessary for its development.…”

Reproduction and longevity of Supputius cincticeps (Het.: Pentatomidae) fed with larvae of Zophobas confusa, Tenebrio molitor (Col.: Tenebrionidae) or Musca domestica (Dip.: Muscidae)

“…et al (1998) recommended the use of detached leaves of eucalyptus with prey to rear S. cincticeps in laboratory. This predator showed shorter nymph period and higher survival on Zophobas confusa Gebien (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) (Beserra et al 1995). However, the reproductive capacity of S. cincticeps reared on this tenebrionid had yet to be investigated.…”