The effect of different dietary sugars and honey on longevity and fecundity in two hyperparasitoid wasps

Effects of ten naturally occurring sugars on the reproductive success of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea

“…This is in agreement with earlier studies reporting that adult lacewings of Chrysoperla species require a sugar source and pollen for maximal survival and reproduction (Principi and Canard 1984;McEwen and Kidd 1995;Lundgren 2009;Li et al 2010;Wäckers and van Rijn 2012). Moreover Harvey et al (2012) Means within a column followed by the same letter are not significantly different (Fisher LSD, P \ 0.05); n.s. non significant P values with asterisk (*) were statistically significant Effects of ten naturally occurring sugars on the reproductive success hypothesize that the amplifying effect of honey in egg production is probably manifested in most insect species where adult females must invest sufficient resources into each egg for the completion of embryogenesis.…”

Influence of Food Supplements on the Reproductive Potential of the Parasitoid,Dinarmus basalis(Rondani) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) onCallosobruchus chinensis(L.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

“…A food supplement especially with honey and sugar is an important factor in shortening the developmental time of parasitoids (Pair 1995;Radhika & Chitra 1996;Schamale et al 2005). The fitness of the parasitoid also depends on different physiological parameters including increased egg production, dynamics of sperm storage, short developmental period and long life (Jervis & Kidd 1986;Chevrier & Bressac 2002;Haque et al 2007;Harvey et al 2012). Therefore, it is necessary to elucidate the effect of food supplements on the biological stages of D. basalis as an inclusive component of sustainable integrated pest management.…”

Effects of rearing conditions on the parasitism of Tetrastichus brontispae on its pupal host Octodonta nipae

“…It is well known that different sugars vary in their nutritional quality for parasitoids, with some having a positive effect and others having little or even negative effects on the parasitoids (Harvey et al 2012). Several studies have demonstrated that sugar sources considerably prolong the lifespan and fecundity of a parasitoid (Desouhant et al 2010;Harvey et al 2012;Wäckers 2001).…”

“…Several studies have demonstrated that sugar sources considerably prolong the lifespan and fecundity of a parasitoid (Desouhant et al 2010;Harvey et al 2012;Wäckers 2001). Sugar sources replenish the energetic and nutritional stores of parasitoids (Narváez et al 2012).…”