Occurrence and biology of Dinocampus coccinellae (Schrank, 1802) (Hymenoptera; Braconidae: Euphorinae) parasitising different species of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Neotropical region

Silva, R B; Cruz, Ivan; Figueiredo, M. L. C.; Pereira, Alice Theresinha Cybis; Penteado-Dias, Angélica María

doi:10.1590/s1519-69842012000100027

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“…In Brazil, for example, the few records available were made by Gravena (1978), Berti-Filho & Costa (1995) and Silva et al (2012). Here, we describe new records of coccinellid parasitoids with emphasis on new host-parasitoid interactions in two biomes considered hotspots of biodiversity in Brazil.…”

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Coccinellidae Parasitoids in Brazil: Neglected Species in a Mega-Diverse Country

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Current knowledge on coccinellids is primarily focused on their role as natural enemies of soft-bodied insects. However, there is a great diversity of coccinellid parasitoid species that are less studied. Here, we describe new records of coccinellid parasitoids with emphasis on new host-parasitoid interactions in 11 sample sites in Brazil. We collected 122 coccinellid individuals parasitized by six species of parasitoids in the Cerrado and in the Atlantic Rainforest biomes. New records of coccinellid parasitoids and host associations, expansion of habitat ranges and interactions are discussed focusing on the lack of basic information on these interactions in Brazil.

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Coccinellidae Parasitoids in Brazil: Neglected Species in a Mega-Diverse Country

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“…Larvae of these predators may complete their development with prey that are not aphids but this is poorly studied, although eggs of Coleoptera and Lepidoptera have been used as alternative prey for them (Silva et al, 2009(Silva et al, , 2010(Silva et al, , 2012.…”

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Biological aspects of Eriopis connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) fed on different insect pests of maize (Zea mays L.) and sorghum [Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench.)]

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Braz. J. Biol.

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Eriopis connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) occurs in several countries of South America and its mass rearing is important for biological control programmes. This work evaluated biological aspects of E. connexa larva fed on eggs of Anagasta kuehniella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) frozen for one day, fresh eggs of Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), S. frugiperda newly-hatched caterpillars, nymphs of Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch) and Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Duration of larva, pupa and larva to adult stages differed among prey offered, whereas the prepupa stage was similar. Larva, pupa, prepupa and larva to adult viabilities were equal or major of 87.5% in all prey, except for larva fed on newly-hatched larvae of S. frugiperda. Eriopis connexa has good adaptation to different prey corroborating its polyphagous feeding habit, which evidences the potential of this natural enemy for controlling corn and sorghum pests.Keywords: Anagasta kuehniella, Diatraea saccharalis, Rhopalosiphum maidis, Schizaphis graminum, Spodoptera frugiperda. Aspectos biológicos de Eriopis connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) alimentada com diferentes insetos-praga de milho (Zea mays L.) e sorgo [Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench.)] ResumoEriopis connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) ocorre em vários países da América do Sul e sua criação massal é importante para programas de controle biológico. Este trabalho avaliou os aspectos biológicos de larvas de E. connexa alimentadas com ovos de Anagasta kuehniella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) e de Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) congelados por um dia, ovos frescos de Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), lagartas de S. frugiperda recém-eclodidas, ninfas de Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch) e Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) (Hemiptera: Aphididae). A duração da fase larval, pupal e de larva a adulto diferiu entre as presas oferecidas; entretanto, a fase de pré-pupa foi semelhante. A viabilidade larval, pré-pupal, pupal e de adultos foi maior ou igual a 87,5% em todas as presas, com exceção para larvas alimentadas com lagartas recém-eclodidas de S. frugiperda. Eriopis connexa tem boa adaptação a diferentes presas, corroborando seu hábito alimentar polífago, o que evidencia o potencial desse inimigo natural para o controle de pragas de milho e sorgo.

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“…Several studies have shown that this parasitoid displays preference for moving individuals (Berkvens et al 2010, Silva et al 2012). Therefore, the low number of attacks in the third instar, fourth instar and pupa stages may be related to the lower mobility of these stages.…”

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“…According to Silva et al (2012), D. coccinellae can even parasitize Coleomegilla maculata (De Geer, 1775), Eriopis connexa (Germar, 1824), and Olla v-nigrum (Mulsant, 1866), which are native species that can influence in the development time of this parasitoid.…”

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Laboratory Investigations Reveal thatHarmonia axyridis(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Is a Poor Host forDinocampus coccinellae(Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Brazil

Castro-Guedes

Almeida

2016

J Insect Sci

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Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) is an Asian coccinellid released in several places to act as a biological control agent of aphids. Dinocampus coccinellae (Schrank, 1802) is an endoparasite that uses more than 40 coccinellid species as hosts. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the interactions between D. coccinellae and H. axyridis and to determine the impact of the parasitoid on the establishment capacity of H. axyridis. It was also investigate the influence of host on the development of D. coccinellae using other Coccinellidae species as hosts: Cycloneda sanguinea, (L., 1763) Cycloneda pulchella (Klug, 1829), Eriopis connexa (Germar, 1824), and Olla v-nigrum (Mulsant, 1866). In no-choice tests, pupa was the least attacked stage, and the fourth instar and adults the most attacked. In choice tests, the pupa was less attacked when combined with all the other stages, and the fourth instar and adults the most attacked. There was statistical difference only for fecundity, fertility, and number of eggs/day, with higher values found in the non-parasitized control group. Due to the low rate of parasitism it is believed that D. coccinellae has little impact on the populations of this coccinellid in Brazil. However, it is noteworthy that an increase in H. axyridis coverage areas can affect the populations of D. coccinellae, as in some places of occurrence, H. axyridis has become the predominant species of Coccinellidae. The result can be a decrease in populations of this species of parasitoid or its better adaptation to the new host.

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Occurrence and biology of Dinocampus coccinellae (Schrank, 1802) (Hymenoptera; Braconidae: Euphorinae) parasitising different species of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Neotropical region

Abstract: Surveys on Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) in Sete Lagoas city, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, indicated the parasitism of adults of the species Coleomegilla maculata De Geer, 1775, Eriopis connexa (Germar, 1824)

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Coccinellidae Parasitoids in Brazil: Neglected Species in a Mega-Diverse Country

Coccinellidae Parasitoids in Brazil: Neglected Species in a Mega-Diverse Country

Biological aspects of Eriopis connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) fed on different insect pests of maize (Zea mays L.) and sorghum [Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench.)]

Laboratory Investigations Reveal thatHarmonia axyridis(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Is a Poor Host forDinocampus coccinellae(Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Brazil

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