Presentation of Artificial Diet: Effects of Composition and Size of Prey and Diet Domes on Egg Production by Orius Insidiosus (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae)

Ferkovich, Stephen M.; Venkatesan, T.; Shapiro, Jeffrey P.; Carpenter, James E.

doi:10.1653/0015-4040(2007)90[502:poadeo]2.0.co;2

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“…Ferkovich et al (2007) found that E. kuehniella eggs had the highest protein concentrations among five Lepidoptera species tested. It is also possible that the fat content is higher in E. kuehniella eggs than in other prey, which could contribute to the greater development rate and reproduction on that diet (De Clercq et al 2005).…”

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Development, consumption rates and reproductive biology of Orius albidipennis reared on various prey

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The predatory bug Orius albidipennis (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) has tremendous potential as a biological control agent, especially in its native range around the Mediterranean Basin and East Africa. The need to exploit native biological control agents is growing in importance as concerns over the introduction of non-native species continue to increase. However, little is known of the effects of different prey on development and reproduction of O. albidipennis compared with other species of Orius. Therefore, we compared the development, survival, reproductive biology, and prey consumption of O. albidipennis when fed eggs of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller, Tetranychus urticae Koch, and Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood), and larvae of Gynaikothrips ficorum (Marchal), under laboratory of 26 ± 1°C, 60 ± 10% RH and 16L:8D photoperiod. Individuals were reared from the neonate stage until death on one of the four prey types. The type of prey had profound effects on all measured performance traits. The highest survival rate was recorded for nymphs that were fed on E. kuehniella eggs, while the lowest survival rate was observed for those fed on T. vaporariorum eggs. The shortest nymphal period was recorded for nymphs fed on E. kuehniella eggs, while the longest was measured for those fed on T. urticae eggs. During the nymphal period, O. albidipennis consumed significantly more eggs of T. urticae than other prey types, whereas the lowest number of consumed prey were eggs of E. kuehniella. Adult females and males consumed significantly more T. urticae eggs than other types of prey. However, Orius albidipennis females showed the highest fecundity when fed on E. kuehniella eggs, and the lowest when fed on T. vaporariorum eggs. Adult females and males that fed on G. ficorum larvae had significantly longer life spans compared with those fed other prey. Because of their relatively rapid development and high fecundity, O. albidipennis fed E. kuehniella eggs had a significantly higher net reproductive rate (R o ) and intrinsic rate of increase (r m ) than O. albidipennis fed other prey types. Overall, eggs of E. kuehniella were the most suitable diet for nymphs and adults of O. albidipennis. Although less suitable, O. albidipennis could survive and reproduce on the other prey types, which is a favourable attribute in biological control agents. These results on the effect of different prey types on development and reproduction of O. albidipennis will also contribute to Handling Editor:

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Development, consumption rates and reproductive biology of Orius albidipennis reared on various prey

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“…Unfortunately, oviposition was significantly reduced in females fed the supplemented artificial diet rather than E. kuehniella eggs. Similarly, O. insidiosus oviposition was enhanced when artificial diet (in 25 and 50 ll hemispherical capsules or domes) was supplemented with protein from E. kuehniella eggs in comparison to unmodified artificial diet (Ferkovich et al 2007). Nevertheless, oviposition rate was greatest and mortality was least when females were fed whole E. kuehniella eggs.…”

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Benefits and limitations of factitious prey and artificial diets on life parameters of predatory beetles, bugs, and lacewings: a mini-review

Riddick

2008

BioControl

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The primary peer-reviewed literature pertaining to rearing of predatory beetles, true bugs, and lacewings was reviewed and synthesized. This study focused on the literature published from 1998 to 2007. Advances in rearing were revealed in relation to the influence of factitious prey and artificial diets on predator life parameters. Eggs of the Angoumois grain moth and Mediterranean flour moth were factitious prey that supported the development and reproduction of many species in lieu of natural prey. Artificial diets based on vertebrate protein were generally inferior to factitious prey for production of predators. A few exceptional cases demonstrated potential for continuous rearing of true bugs and lacewings on artificial diet, as a stand-alone food source. Factors that could ensure progressive rearing success might involve (1) exploiting the highly polyphagous nature of certain species, (2) exposing predators to artificial diet for multiple generations to incite adaptation, (3) formulating artificial diets to match the texture and chemical composition of preferred natural prey, and (4) encasing the diet within Parafilm Ò to resemble the shape of natural prey. Encasement may also reduce desiccation and retard spoilage of the diet. Identification of other factitious prey and development of artificial diets that ensure production of predators of high quality should be possible. This review was conducted, for the most part, in support of generalist insect predators used, or having the potential to be used, in augmentative biological control of pests on plants in semi-closed systems, such as greenhouses and interiorscapes.

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“…High pupa survival of E. connexa, in all treatments, suggests that prey tested supplied the metabolic needs of this predator in the previous stages. This is important because prey type affects fertility and other biological features of predators (Ferkovich et al, 2007).…”

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“…Polyphagous feeding habits of Eriopis connexa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) have been reported (Miller and Paustian, 1992;Miller, 1995;Sarmento et al, 2004Sarmento et al, , 2007Silva et al, 2009), suggesting that this predator can feed on a wide number of insect pests of corn and sorghum, but food availability and sustainability are fundamental for establishing a species in a new area (Eubanks and Denno, 2000;Roger et al, 2000;Soares et al, 2004;Berkvens et al, 2008).…”

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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.)]

Silva

Cruz²,

Zanúncio

et al. 2013

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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Presentation of Artificial Diet: Effects of Composition and Size of Prey and Diet Domes on Egg Production by Orius Insidiosus (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae)

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Cited by 22 publications

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Development, consumption rates and reproductive biology of Orius albidipennis reared on various prey

Development, consumption rates and reproductive biology of Orius albidipennis reared on various prey

Benefits and limitations of factitious prey and artificial diets on life parameters of predatory beetles, bugs, and lacewings: a mini-review

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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