scholarly journals Some biological aspects of Leucothyreus femoratus (Burmeister) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae), in oil palm plantations from Colombia

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
L.C. Martínez ◽  
A. Plata-Rueda
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Consumption Rate ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Mass Rearing ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
Laboratory Conditions

The scarabaeid <em>Leucothyreus femoratus</em> (Burmeister) is described as causing damage to oil palm leaves, marking its first report as a pest in Colombia. The presence of this insect has necessitated determination of its life cycle, biometrics and food consumption as important aspects of its biology. Experiments were conducted under laboratory conditions in the municipality of San Vicente, Santander, Colombia. Mass rearing of <em>L. femoratus</em> was conducted, simulating field conditions and eating habits under laboratory conditions. Its life cycle and description of its developmental stages were determined, taking into account stage-specific survival. The duration of the life cycle of <em>L. femoratus</em> was determined to be 170.4&plusmn;6.53, with an overall survival rate of 96.7%. Biometrical measurements were taken of the insect&rsquo;s width, length and weight. Adults are black, and males and females are differentiated by size and by colour of their legs. The width, length and weight of the insect are proportional to the growth stage. Daily food consumption rate was evaluated in adult <em>L. femoratus</em>, and damage to leaves of <em>Elaeis guineensis</em> is described. Adult <em>L. femoratus</em> consumed 13 mm<sup>2</sup> of foliage per day, and injury to leaves of <em>E. guineensis</em> was square or rectangular in shape. This insect&rsquo;s life cycle duration and size are factors that could be considered in determining its feeding habits and pest status. Details of the life cycle, physical description and consumption rate of <em>L. femoratus</em> can help in the development of strategies to manage its populations in oil palm plantations.

scholarly journals Developmental stages of a mottled emigrant butterfly, catopsilia pyranthe

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
MH Arju ◽  
MA Bashar ◽  
G Moula
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Laboratory Condition ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Larval Stage ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Average Duration ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
Life Cycle Duration

The overall life cycle, duration and survival rate of different developmental stages (egg, larva and pupa) of Catopsilia pyranthe conducted at 27 ± 3°C and RH 75% ± 2. showed that within 6.4 days 68% eggs hatched. The average duration from egg to adult, larval stage and pupal were 23.87, 10.93 and 6.8 days, respectively. Fifty six out of 68 larvae successfully completed their whole 5 instars. There were positive correlation among the larval instars, amount of food consumption and excretion of faeces. About 52% pupa were emerged as adult at laboratory condition. Key words: Life cycle; Catopsilia pyranthe; Developmental stages; Rearing DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/dujbs.v19i2.8961 DUJBS 2010; 19(2): 171-179

scholarly journals Life-cycle parameters of Copitarsia uncilata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on three natural diets

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 7763-7771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Milena Castro Marquez ◽  
Daniel Rodriguez Caicedo
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Mass Rearing ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Lepidoptera Noctuidae

This study describes the life cycle of Copitarsia uncilata Burgos & Leiva (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under laboratory conditions without photophase and a second experiment with photophase of 12 hours on three natural diets. The life cycle of C. uncilata was significantly shorter for females (76.46 ± 1.01 days, p=0.033) reared on alstroemeria (Alstroemeria sp.) diet without photophase, and for males (79.78 ± 0.36 days, p=0.046) reared on broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica), with photophase. The emergence of the adults was 100% and 73.33% from larvae fed on alstroemeria, 90.9% and 88.88% for individuals fed on broccoli, 86.2% and 50% for those fed on cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), without and with photophase respectively. The sex ratio (male:female) of individuals reared without photophase, evidenced a higher rate of females on alstroemeria (1:1.3), followed by cauliflower (1:0.6) and broccoli (1:0.5). In the experiment with photophase, the sex ratio was higher on alstroemeria (1:1.5), followed by cauliflower (1:0.9) and broccoli (1:0.6). As a conclusion, the most suitable diet for laboratory mass rearing in terms of life cycle parameters of C. uncilata is broccoli followed by alstroemeria and cauliflower.

scholarly journals Does the Vulnerable sun bear Helarctos malayanus damage crops and threaten people in oil palm plantations?

Oryx ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 611-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshan Guharajan ◽  
Nicola K. Abram ◽  
Mohd Azzumar Magguna ◽  
Benoît Goossens ◽  
Siew Te Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Food Resource ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Forest Fragments ◽  
Helarctos Malayanus ◽  
Sun Bear ◽  
Lower Kinabatangan

AbstractLargely as a result of the expansion of oil palm Elaeis guineensis, forest fragmentation has occurred on a large scale in Borneo. There is much concern about how forest-dependent species, such as the Vulnerable sun bear Helarctos malayanus, can persist in this landscape. The absence of sufficient natural food in forest fragments could drive sun bears into oil palm plantations, where they risk coming into conflict with people. We interviewed oil palm plantation workers and farmers in the Lower Kinabatangan region of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, to ascertain if sun bears were utilizing plantations, if they were causing damage to the crop, and how the bears were perceived by people. To obtain a comparative baseline we extended these questions to include other species as well. We found that bears were rarely encountered in plantations and were not considered to be destructive to the oil palm crop, although they were generally feared. Other species, such as macaques Macaca spp., bearded pigs Sus barbatus, and elephants Elephas maximus, had more destructive feeding habits. Sun bears could use this readily available food resource without being targeted for retribution, although incidental human-related mortality remains a risk. Although bears could gain some nutritional benefit from oil palm, plantations do not provide the diversity of food and cover available in a natural forest.

scholarly journals Biology and Mass Rearing Studies of Eucanthecona furcellata Wolf. (HEMIPTERA: PENTATOMIDAE) a Potential Polyphagous Predator and its Effect on Field Population of White Slug Caterpillar, Parasa philepida in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Philippines

CORD ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Vivencio C. Gallego ◽  
Ruby T. Escalona ◽  
Joana M.S. Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Mass Rearing ◽  
Field Population ◽  
Pest Population ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Polyphagous Predator ◽  
Rearing Techniques ◽  
Total Life

The biology and mass rearing of Eucanthecona furcellata Wolf, a polyphagous predator, was studied under laboratory conditions.   The predator has a total life cycle (egg to adult) of 46.25 days. The egg hatched 6 days after laying. The nymphs undergo seven instars with each stage ranging from 2.0 ‑ 2.35 days.   Mass‑rearing techniques, effect of field releases and other ecological factors on pest population as well as other biological informations are also described.

scholarly journals Suitability of Centella Asiatica (Pegaga) as a Food Source for Rearing Spodoptera Litura (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under Laboratory Conditions

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeedeh Javar ◽  
Ahmad Said Sajap ◽  
Rozi Mohamed ◽  
Lau Wei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Spodoptera Litura ◽  
Food Source ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Centella Asiatica ◽  
Mass Rearing ◽  
Pupal Weight ◽  
Daily Monitoring ◽  
Larval Stages ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Whole Life Cycle

Abstract When conducting entomological research, it is necessary to have a sufficient quantity of the desired pest. One of the pests commonly used in research is Spodoptera litura. Mass rearing of herbivorous caterpillars like S. litura requires large amounts of a suitable food source. Hence, the use of an easy-to-grow host plant would be most practical and reasonable. Centella asiatica known as ‘pegaga’ grows easily, produces plenty of leaves, and is available throughout the year in Malaysia. The suitability of C. asiatica as a food source for S. litura was evaluated by studying the biology of this pest on excised C. asiatica leaves, under laboratory conditions. S. litura completed its whole life cycle in 29 to 35 days. The mean pupal weight and the average number of eggs laid by a single female were 0.341 g and 1,930 eggs, respectively. Daily monitoring of the larval development stages as well as analysis on the width of head capsules, revealed the existence of six instars during the larval stages of S. litura. The cumulative survival rate for immature developmental stages was 80%, while the stage-specific survivorship was over 90%. This study demonstrated the use of ‘pegaga’ as a suitable new food source for when rearing S. litura larvae in the laboratory.

scholarly journals Artificial Feeding and Laboratory Rearing of Endangered Saproxylic Beetles as a Tool for Insect Conservation

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Bonacci ◽  
Mattia Rovito ◽  
Jakub Horák ◽  
Pietro Brandmayr
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Bark Beetles ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Artificial Feeding ◽  
Saproxylic Beetles ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
High Survival ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Dead Prey

Abstract Conservation of threatened animals is frequently limited by lack of knowledge about their ecological preferences, and often artificial feeding is one of the few chances to save endangered species. We investigated the possibility to artificially feed two endangered flat bark beetles dependent on dead wood for their diet—namely, Cucujus cinnaberinus (Scopoli, 1763) and Cucujus haematodes Erichson, 1845—by examining their dietary preferences, life cycle duration, and survival in laboratory conditions. Individuals of the two species were caught in the wild and larvae and adults were fed in laboratory conditions by live or dead prey. Three species of saproxylic beetles: two cerambycids (Acanthocinus griseus Fabricius, 1793 and Rhagium inquisitor Linnaeus, 1758), one scolytid (Ips sexdentatus Börner, 1776) one tenebrionid (Tenebrio molitor (Linnaeus, 1758)) one dipteran (Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826)) and one ant (Lasius sp. Fabricius, 1804) were used as prey, with minced meat as a control. Our results indicated high survival and no difference in prey choice between the two flat beetle species. Larvae and adults preferred dead prey, but no significant preference was detected among dead prey taxa, supporting the hypothesis that the two species are opportunistic scavengers. Comparing data with previous results, both species and their developmental stages should be classified as obligate saproxylic organisms with preference to the dead and decaying organic material. Successful artificial feeding and rearing of these endangered species, followed by the release in the wild through rescue or reintroduction programs, therefore appear relevant for their protection and future conservation.

scholarly journals Life cycle of Chlosyne lacinia saundersii (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) on Tithonia tubaeformis (Jacq.) Cass. under controlled laboratory conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Graciela C. Gómez ◽  
María L. Fernández Salinas ◽  
María J. Barrionuevo
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
Alternative Host ◽  
Larval Stages ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Honey Solution ◽  
Life Cycle Duration

Chlosyne lacinia saundersii (Doubleday) is a polyphagous lepidopteran that produces a great defoliation in its host plants. The objective of this work was to determine the development and survival time of C. lacinia saundersii and to report aspects of its natural history on “Cuban grass” Tithonia tubaeformis (Jacq.) Cass. (Asteraceae). Caterpillars from the field were kept in cages in a rearing chamber under controlled conditions and fed with leaves of T. tubaeformis until adults’ emergence. To the latter, a honey solution and T. tubaeformis flowers was given. The life cycle duration was 48 days (egg: 8.0 days; larva: 24.9; pupa: 6.9 days; adult: 8.3 days) with six larval stages. The survival of each stage of development was high (> 70%) but considering the period from egg to pupa, only 52% of the individuals reached adulthood. Larval gregariousness was observed. In relation to the sexes there is a predominance of females (1.1:1). Female pupae were heavier than males. This work represents the first contribution to the knowledge of the biology of C. lacinia saundersii under laboratory conditions on T. tubaeformis. Cuban grass is confirmed as a new alternative host plant for C. lacinia saundersii

scholarly journals Rearing of Hyalomma marginatum (Acarina: Ixodidae) under laboratory conditions in Morocco

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latifa Elhachimi ◽  
Félix Valcárcel ◽  
Angeles S. Olmeda ◽  
Sabrine Elasatey ◽  
Sarah E. Khattat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Cycle Duration ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
New Zealand White Rabbits ◽  
Hyalomma Marginatum ◽  
Host Life ◽  
Tick Vectors

AbstractHyalomma marginatum Koch is one of the main tick vectors of human and animal tick-borne diseases. The objective of this study was to establish standard procedures for rearing H. marginatum under laboratory conditions. Such laboratory tick populations are required to study acaricide resistance of Hyalomma ticks. In our rearing program, larvae and nymphs were fed on New Zealand white rabbits, whereas adults were fed on sheep. Non-parasitic stages were held at 18 and 28 °C to study the effect of temperature on development and survival. In our experiments, H. marginatum ticks have maintained the characteristics of a two-host life cycle. The engorged larvae did not detach and moulted on the rabbit, after which the emerged nymphs continued to feed on the same animal. The life cycle duration of H. marginatum was influenced by temperature, with each non-parasitic stage—i.e., larva and nymph molting—developing faster at 28 than at 18 °C; preoviposition and oviposition periods were shorter at 28 than at 18 °C. At 18 °C, no eggs hatched. The whole cycle from the collection of an engorged field tick until the emergence of second-generation larvae took 189 days. One such tick on average results in 3500 eggs which over time, taking into account the losses at each developmental stage, develop into 1200 adult ticks. Rearing these ticks a second generation therefore could result in millions of larval ticks.

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