Essential elements of biology, mating behavior, and reproduction of Zelus pedestris Fabricius, 1803 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) fed on Drosophila melanogaster Meigen, 1830 (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Eliaber Barros Santos,
Palmira Lino dos Santos Neta,
Vanusa Rodrigues de Souza
et al.
Abstract:Zelus pedestris is a generalist predator with a wide geographic distribution. This study aimed to examine the biological, behavioral, and reproductive parameters of the species, under laboratory conditions. The embryonic period lasted about 10±0.81 days and the eggs had up to 100% of viability. It was confirmed 5 nymphal instars with duration of 39±0.75 days and 87.5% survival rate. The cycle was completed in 49±1.07 days. The mating sequence consisted in: frontal approach between males and females; mounting; … Show more
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