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| − | |Publication abstract=The development, reproduction, and life table of ''Amblyseius womersleyi'' (Schicha) were studied at temperatures ranging from 16 to 38°C, 60–70% RH, and a photoperiod of 16:8 (L:D) h. Mortality of ''A. womersleyi'' was high in the early developmental stages, and this trend was especially apparent at low temperatures. The developmental threshold for all immature stages was 11.6°C. The total preimaginal developmental time ranged from 48.3 to 316.0 h. The optimal temperature for development was 33°C. The nonlinear shape of temperature development was well described by the modified Sharpe and DeMichele model. The normalized cumulative frequency distributions of developmental times for each life stage were fitted to the three-parameter Weibull function. The 50% adult survivorship occurred at 15-21 d at <24°C, and on 7–9 d at >29°C. The mean daily fecundity ranged from 0.325 to 2.963 eggs and was fitted by a third-order polynomial equation. The intrinsic rate of increase (''r | + | |Publication abstract=The development, reproduction, and life table of ''Amblyseius womersleyi'' (Schicha) were studied at temperatures ranging from 16 to 38°C, 60–70% RH, and a photoperiod of 16:8 (L:D) h. Mortality of ''A. womersleyi'' was high in the early developmental stages, and this trend was especially apparent at low temperatures. The developmental threshold for all immature stages was 11.6°C. The total preimaginal developmental time ranged from 48.3 to 316.0 h. The optimal temperature for development was 33°C. The nonlinear shape of temperature development was well described by the modified Sharpe and DeMichele model. The normalized cumulative frequency distributions of developmental times for each life stage were fitted to the three-parameter Weibull function. The 50% adult survivorship occurred at 15-21 d at <24°C, and on 7–9 d at >29°C. The mean daily fecundity ranged from 0.325 to 2.963 eggs and was fitted by a third-order polynomial equation. The intrinsic rate of increase (''r<sub>m''</sub>) ranged from 0.053 to 0.402, and was maximal at 33°C. The results of this study indicate that ''A. womersleyi'' appears better adapted to higher temperatures, and may be a useful biological control agent for spider mites in greenhouse horticultural crops, and in field horticultural crops during summer. The established functions should be useful in building an ''A. womersleyi'' population model. |
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|Research topic=biocontrol - natural enemies | |Research topic=biocontrol - natural enemies | ||
|Benf research=environment/habitat manipulation | |Benf research=environment/habitat manipulation | ||
Latest revision as of 16:03, 13 February 2011
Joon-Ho Lee and Jeong Joon Ahn (2000)
Temperature effects on development, fecundity, and life table parameters of Amblyseius womersleyi (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
Environmental Entomology 29 (2), 265-271
Abstract: The development, reproduction, and life table of Amblyseius womersleyi (Schicha) were studied at temperatures ranging from 16 to 38°C, 60–70% RH, and a photoperiod of 16:8 (L:D) h. Mortality of A. womersleyi was high in the early developmental stages, and this trend was especially apparent at low temperatures. The developmental threshold for all immature stages was 11.6°C. The total preimaginal developmental time ranged from 48.3 to 316.0 h. The optimal temperature for development was 33°C. The nonlinear shape of temperature development was well described by the modified Sharpe and DeMichele model. The normalized cumulative frequency distributions of developmental times for each life stage were fitted to the three-parameter Weibull function. The 50% adult survivorship occurred at 15-21 d at <24°C, and on 7–9 d at >29°C. The mean daily fecundity ranged from 0.325 to 2.963 eggs and was fitted by a third-order polynomial equation. The intrinsic rate of increase (rm) ranged from 0.053 to 0.402, and was maximal at 33°C. The results of this study indicate that A. womersleyi appears better adapted to higher temperatures, and may be a useful biological control agent for spider mites in greenhouse horticultural crops, and in field horticultural crops during summer. The established functions should be useful in building an A. womersleyi population model.
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Database assignments for author(s): Joon-Ho Lee
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
environment/habitat manipulation
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetranychus urticae | ||||
| Neoseiulus womersleyi (predator) | Tetranychus urticae |
