Phytotoxemia of Coastal Bermudagrass Caused by the Two-Lined Spittlebug, Prosapia bicincta (Homoptera: Cercopidae)1

Byers, Robert A.; Wells, H. D.

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“…To identify different mechanisms of host plant resistance to spittlebug in Brachiaria, we compared the reactions of a common set of host genotypes to artiÞcial infestation with adults or with nymphs, as well as the effect of these same genotypes on nymphal survival. Further, we present data demonstrating the value of evaluating plant damage from nymphal feeding, an aspect that, in spite of its importance (Byers andWells 1966, Hewitt 1989), has been neglected by other authors (Nilakhe 1987, Valé rio andNakano 1992).…”

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An Improved Methodology for Massive Screening of Brachiaria spp. Genotypes for Resistance to Aeneolamia varia (Homoptera: Cercopidae)

Cardona

Miles

Sotelo

1999

Journal of Economic Entomology

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Several species and genera of spittlebugs (Homoptera: Cercopidae) are economic pests of grasses in tropical America. They have the potential to cause serious losses on millions of hectares of improved pastures based on cultivars of several species of Brachiaria. Most of the available commercial cultivars of Brachiaria are susceptible to spittlebug. Resistance has been identiÞed in several germplasm accessions and in one of the commercial cultivars, B. brizantha (A. Rich.) Stapf ÔMarandú Õ. Brachiaria breeding projects require reliable techniques to screen for host plant resistance in large, segregating populations. A series of experiments was conducted to improve evaluation methodology. A smaller plant growth unit, supporting a single-stem, vegetative propagule, was developed and tested. Infestation levels for both adults (6 per plant) and for nymphs (10 per plant) were established. The reÞnements in screening methodology increase both reliability and capacity of the screen. Infestation of smaller plant propagules saves time, space, and physical resources. It also allows clear expression of insect damage symptoms and hence permits discrimination between tolerance and antibiosis in host plant reaction. Selection can be based on both resistance mechanisms. We outline a 2-yr Brachiaria breeding cycle which incorporates the new spittlebug resistance screening methodology.

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An Improved Methodology for Massive Screening of Brachiaria spp. Genotypes for Resistance to Aeneolamia varia (Homoptera: Cercopidae)

Cardona

Miles

Sotelo

1999

Journal of Economic Entomology

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“…Twolined spittlebug is a recognized pest of bermudagrass, Cynodon spp., pastures (Byers 1965, Pass and Reed 1965, Byers and Wells 1966, Fagan and Kuitert 1969. Damage also has been reported on other grasses such as Pangola grass, Digitaria decumbens Stent., and St. Augustine grass, Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.)…”

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Evaluation of Turfgrass Species and Cultivars for Potential Resistance to Twolined Spittlebug (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)

Shortman

Braman

Duncan

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Potential resistance to the twolined spittlebug, Prosapia bicincta (Say), was evaluated among 56 turfgrass genotypes. Greenhouse, laboratory, and field bioassays identified differences in spittlebug survival and development, host preference and damage levels, and turfgrass tolerance to and ability to recover from pest induced injury. All centipede grasses demonstrated high levels of susceptibility, followed by bermudagrasses, seashore paspalums, and zoysiagrasses. Average nymphal survival to the adult stage ranged from 1.5 to 78.1%. Development required 38.1-62.0 d under greenhouse conditions, depending on plant taxa. Among seashore paspalums, nymphal survival to the adult stage was lowest and duration of development was longest on HI-1, 'Sea Isle 2000', 561-79, and 'Mauna Kea'. Reduced spittlebug survival and increased developmental times were also observed on the bermudagrasses BERPC 91-15 and 'Tifway'. Although zoysiagrasses supported spittlebug development and survival to the adult stage, developmental times were extended on the zoysiagrass cultivars 'Emerald' and 'El Toro'. Spittlebug preference varied with generation evaluated. First-generation spittlebugs inflicted the greatest damage on TC201 (centipede grass), 'Primavera' (bermudagrass), and 'Emerald' (zoysiagrass) in choice tests. In the fall, second-generation spittlebugs damaged TC201 (centipedegrass) and 'Sea Isle 1' (paspalum) most severely, whereas 561-79 (paspalum) and 'Emerald'(zoysiagrass) were less severely affected. Among taxa included in field trials, HI-1, 'Mauna Kea', 'Sea Isle 2000',and AP-14 paspalums, 'Tifway' bermudagrass, and 'Emerald' zoysiagrass were most tolerant (demonstrated the best regrowth potential following twolined spittlebug feeding).

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“…The first successful rearing technique was described by Fewkes & Demidecki-Demidowicz (1971) for Aeneolamia varia saccharina (Distant) and Aeneolamia postica jugata (Fowler). From then on, other techniques were developed, with variations according to the objectives proposed and the species involved, such as the ones in Williams & Cook (1975); Magalhães et al (1987); Sotelo et al (1988); Lapointe et al (1989a;1989b Beck (1963);Fewkes (1964); Byers & Wells (1966); Hagley (1967) ;Fewkes & DemideckiDemidowicz (1971); King (1975); Williams & Cook (1975); Sotelo et al (1988); Valério (1993) have developed studies with cercopids, however their success was limited due to the technique itself or to abiotic conditions (temperature and RH). At the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Lapointe et al (1989aLapointe et al ( , 1989b) published a highly feasible technique that maintained Zulia colombiana and Aeneolamia reducta year-round under greenhouse conditions, and Peck et al (2004) published a study on the most recent rearing advances, showing that this technique is one of the most effective tool for the production of spittlebugs in a large scale.…”

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Laboratory rearing technique of Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stål) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)

García

Botelho

Parra³

2007

Sci. agric. (Piracicaba, Braz.)

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Due to the importance of cercopids as pests in sugarcane and forage grass, researches have been conducted in order to address aspects related to the bioecology and control of these insects. The objective of this study was to develop a rearing technique for Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stål) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) on sugarcane, in the laboratory (25 ± 1°C; 70 ± 10% RH; and 14-hour photophase). Adults were isolated in cylindrical cages containing one sugarcane plant, with a moistened cotton disc surrounding the base of the plant as a site for oviposition. Eggs were removed from the cotton disc by washing it in running water over sieves and maintained in Petri dishes on moistened filter paper until the nymphs hatched. The newly hatched nymphs were transferred to sugarcane roots and placed into boxes with lids, to keep a moistened and dark environment favoring their development and maintaining the root system, providing food access to the developing nymphs. This method allowed M. fimbriolata to be maintained in laboratory conditions throughout the year, which would certainly foster research on this insect. Keywords: root froghopper, sugarcane TÉCNICA DE CRIAÇÃO, EM LATORATÓRIO, DE Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stål) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)RESUMO: Devido à importância da cigarrinha como praga da cultura da cana-de-açúcar, diversos estudos tem sido conduzidos para elucidar aspectos relacionados à bioecologia e controle desses insetos. Esta pesquisa foi realizada com o objetivo de desenvolver uma técnica de criação para Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stål) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) sobre cana-de-açúcar, em laboratório (25 ± 1°C, UR de 70 ± 10% e fotofase de 14 horas). Adultos foram isolados em gaiolas cilíndricas, com uma planta de cana-de-açúcar, contendo um disco de algodão úmido, envolto à base, como local de oviposição. Os ovos foram retirados mediante lavagem em água corrente sobre peneiras e mantidos em placas de Petri sobre papel filtro umedecido até a eclosão das ninfas. Logo após, as ninfas foram transferidas para raízes da planta e acondicionadas em caixa com tampa, para manter um ambiente úmido e escuro, favorecendo o seu desenvolvimento e a manutenção do sistema radicular, proporcionando locais de alimentação em quantidade. O método permite a produção de insetos com características semelhantes aos indivíduos selvagens e a manutenção de populações de M. fimbriolata em laboratório durante o ano todo, o que não ocorre na natureza, facilitando assim, o desenvolvimento de pesquisas com esse inseto.

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Phytotoxemia of Coastal Bermudagrass Caused by the Two-Lined Spittlebug, Prosapia bicincta (Homoptera: Cercopidae)1

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An Improved Methodology for Massive Screening of Brachiaria spp. Genotypes for Resistance to Aeneolamia varia (Homoptera: Cercopidae)

An Improved Methodology for Massive Screening of Brachiaria spp. Genotypes for Resistance to Aeneolamia varia (Homoptera: Cercopidae)

Evaluation of Turfgrass Species and Cultivars for Potential Resistance to Twolined Spittlebug (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)

Laboratory rearing technique of Mahanarva fimbriolata (Stål) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)

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