scholarly journals First record of a cold-active entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema kraussei (Steiner) (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) in Slovenia

2009 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Žiga Laznik ◽  
Tímea Tóth ◽  
Tamás Lakatos ◽  
Matej Vidrih ◽  
Stanislav Trdan
Keyword(s):  
Entomopathogenic Nematode ◽  
First Record ◽  
Cold Active

Use of a cold-active entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema kraussei to control overwintering larvae of the black vine weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in outdoor strawberry plants

Nematology ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 925-932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney Edmondson ◽  
Paul Richardson ◽  
Deena Willmott ◽  
Andrew Hart ◽  
Steve Long
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Galleria Mellonella ◽  
Entomopathogenic Nematode ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Otiorhynchus Sulcatus ◽  
Cold Active ◽  
Clear Dose Response ◽  
Black Vine Weevil ◽  
Baermann Funnel

AbstractThe susceptibility of overwintering black vine weevil larvae Otiorhynchus sulcatus to a cold-active entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema kraussei (isolate L137) and a commercial proprietary biopesticide, Steinernema carpocapsae (Exhibit) was assessed on outdoor potted strawberry plants. Nematodes were applied at a range of doses in early winter at a field site located in Warwickshire, England. Three months later, infestation and mortality of vine weevils were assessed. There was a clear dose response observed for S. kraussei applications. Up to 81% of vine weevil control was recorded by this nematode at the highest dose of 60 000 nematodes per pot, whereas treatments with S. carpocapsae caused no significant mortality at the dose rates used. Dissection of vine weevil larvae showed infective juveniles had developed to adults within the host. Recovery of nematodes at the end of the experiment indicated that S. kraussei (L137) was able to survive winter field conditions including prolonged exposure to low temperatures (averaging 2.7°C during the experiment) in contrast to S. carpocapsae which showed poor survival. Of the two extraction methods used, the Baermann funnel technique was found to be more efficient than Galleria mellonella baiting, with up to 44% of the original highest dose of S. kraussei nematodes being recovered by Baermann funnel compared to 8% with G. mellonella at 18°C. These results suggest S. kraussei (L137) has potential as a commercial biocontrol agent against O. sulcatus at low temperatures.

scholarly journals First Record of the Entomopathogenic Nematode Steinernema litorale (Filipjev) (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) and Its Symbiotic Bacterium from Turkey, and Its Efficacy Capability

Insects ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esengül Özdemir ◽  
Şerife Bayram ◽  
İ. Alper Susurluk
Keyword(s):  
Galleria Mellonella ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Entomopathogenic Nematode ◽  
Symbiotic Bacterium ◽  
First Record ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Insect Larvae ◽  
Nature Park ◽  
First Time ◽  
Control Insect

The entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema litorale was isolated from Çamkoru Nature Park located in Ankara, Turkey, in September 2018. Steinernema litorale was recovered in 1 of 67 soil samples from a natural forest area; the soil was characterised as sandy loam. The isolated nematode S. litorale was identified based on morphological and molecular parameters. The symbiotic bacterium of S. litorale was determined as Xenorhabdus bovienii. Steinernema litorale was found for the first time in Turkey and the Middle East. The virulence of the isolate was tested on Galleria mellonella larvae. Different concentrations of the nematode (10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 infective juveniles (IJs/larvae) were used. While the LC50 values at 48 h, 72 h, and 96 h were 153.419, 51.005, and 15.439 IJs, respectively, and the LT50 values at 75 IJs and 100 IJs showed that this isolate is capable to control insect larvae within 50.083 and 36.266 h, respectively.

scholarly journals First record of Steinernema feltiae (Filipjev) (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) in Slovenia

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ž. Laznik ◽  
T. Tóth ◽  
T. Lakatos ◽  
M. Vidrih ◽  
S. Trdan
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Entomopathogenic Nematodes ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Entomopathogenic Nematode ◽  
First Record ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Steinernema Feltiae ◽  
Molecular Technique ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Recorded Instance

AbstractIn October 2007 we examined 80 soil samples from 16 different locations in the central part of Slovenia (the Notranjska region) and confirmed the presence of entomopathogenic nematodes only in two soil samples. This represents the first recorded instance of an entomopathogenic nematode in Slovenia. In sample B30 we confirmed the presence of Steinernema feltiae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) by means of a molecular technique. In Slovenia the application of entomopathogenic nematodes was hitherto possible only in laboratory experiments, while the Rules on Biological Plant Protection made the practical application of exotic organisms in the domestic environment entirely impossible. After the first record of the entomopathogenic nematode S. feltiae we expect the aformentioned agent to become an important alternative to insecticides in plant protection against pest insects.

scholarly journals First report of entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema feltiae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) from Croatia

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Majić ◽  
A. Sarajlić ◽  
T. Lakatos ◽  
T. Tóth ◽  
E. Raspudić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Entomopathogenic Nematodes ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Entomopathogenic Nematode ◽  
Its Region ◽  
Original Description ◽  
First Record ◽  
Steinernema Feltiae ◽  
Morphological Identification ◽  
Evolutionary Analysis ◽  
Different Strains

Summary A survey of entomopathogenic nematodes was conducted in Croatia between 2016 and 2017. The steinernematids were recovered in two out of 100 soil samples from agricultural land characterized as loamy soils with acidic reaction. Molecular and morphological identification was used to distinguish the nematodes. The isolates were identified as two different strains conspecific with Steinernema feltiae. The variations in morphometrical characteristics of infective juveniles (IJs) and males were observed among Croatian strains and with the original description. The analysis of ITS region revealed the greatest similarity of Croatian strains with Slovenian B30 and English A2 strains, which together comprised a monophyletic group in evolutionary analysis. This is the first record of steinernematids, namely S. feltiae in Croatia.

First record of the superfamily Proctotrupoidea from French Polynesia (Hymenoptera)

2020 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-406
Author(s):  
Thibault Ramage
Keyword(s):  
First Record ◽  
French Polynesia ◽  
Society Islands ◽  
First Time

A Helorid wasp, Helorus ruficornis Förster, 1856, is reported for the first time on Tahiti (Society Islands), which is also the first record of both Proctotrupoidea and family Heloridae in French Polynesia. The potential hosts of Helorus ruficornis in French Polynesia are discussed.

FIRST RECORD AND INITIAL HYDROACOUSTIC STOCK ASSESSMENT OF POLLAN COREGONUS AUTUMNALIS PALLAS IN LOUGH ALLEN, IRELAND

2010 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Harrison ◽  
Fiona L. Kelly ◽  
Robert S. Rosell ◽  
Trevor W.S. Champ ◽  
Lynda Connor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stock Assessment ◽  
First Record

FIRST RECORD OF MANTIDS (MANTODEA: INSECTA) FROM INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
SHVETA PATEL ◽  
RAJENDRA SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
First Record ◽  
Target Area ◽  
Extensive Survey ◽  
First Time

Extensive survey of mantids in the northeastern Uttar Pradesh was conducted. Two mantid species were recorded for the first time from the target area, viz.: Pyrgomantis pallida, 1917 and Bactromantis mexicana.

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