Effect of Jasmonic Application on Economically Insect Pests and Yeald in Spring Wheat

Field trials were conducted in spring wheat to observe effects of jasmonic acid (JA) on aphids, thrips and wheat blossom midge (WBM). Two spring wheat varieties (Triso and Kadrilj) were sprayed twice, with two concentrations of JA plus control. Wheat pests and associated natural enemies (Coccinellidae, Empididae and Aphelinidae) were surveyed by direct count and sweep net methods. Thrips larvae and adults and WBM larvae were estimated by dissecting wheat ears. Wheat midge larvae were monitored using white traps in treated and untreated plots. At the end of season, wheat yield was assessed in treated and control plots. There was a significant difference in the number of insect pests and their natural enemies between treatments in both varieties. Plants in control plots had higher numbers of aphids, thrips and midges than in treated plots. There were more aphids, thrips and midges on the variety ??Triso?? than on ??Kadrilj??. JA application enhanced wheat yield in treated plots compared to control plots. The results indicated that JA mediated induction of plant defense in wheat plants can improve resistance against insect herbivores. JA could be used to develop environmentally sound crop management with reduced insecticide applications.     

Hymenopteran Parasitoids on Fruit-infesting Tephritidae (Diptera) in Latin America and the Southern United States: Diversity, Distribution, Taxonomic Status and their use in Fruit Fly Biological Control

We first discuss the diversity of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of the Neotropics. Even though the emphasis is on Anastrepha parasitoids, we also review all the information available on parasitoids attacking flies in the genera Ceratitis, Rhagoletis, Rhagoletotrypeta, Toxotrypana and Zonosemata. We center our analysis in parasitoid guilds, parasitoid assemblage size and fly host profiles. We also discuss distribution patterns and the taxonomic status of all known Anastrepha parasitoids. We follow by providing a historical overview of biological control of pestiferous tephritids in Latin American and Florida (U.S.A.) and by analyzing the success or failure of classical and augmentative biological control programs implemented to date in these regions. We also discuss the lack of success of introductions of exotic fruit fly parasitoids in various Latin American countries. We finish by discussing the most pressing needs related to fruit fly biological control (classical, augmentative, and conservation modalities) in areas of the Neotropics where fruit fly populations severely restrict the development of commercial fruit growing. We also address the need for much more intensive research on the bioecology of native fruit fly parasitoids.     

麦田雀麦发生动态及其对小麦产量的影响

雀麦(Bromus japonicus)是一种越冬性一年生杂草,是我国北方冬小麦田发生最严重的禾本科杂草之一,对小麦造成严重减产。为明确雀麦在我国冬小麦田的田间发生动态规律,于2013-2015年在山东省泰安市雀麦发生严重的冬小麦田进行相关试验。采用固定样方和随机样方取样的方法,研究冬小麦田雀麦的出苗规律及其在田间的消长动态,同时研究不同密度雀麦对小麦产量的影响。结果表明,小麦播种后7~30 d为雀麦的出苗高峰期,至12月上旬出苗量占总出苗总量的85.3%。11月中旬,雀麦开始分蘖,平均分蘖数为4.8个/株,比小麦多1.3个/株。3月下旬雀麦生长速度加快,4月下旬平均株高超过小麦,5月中下旬平均株高达到115.0 cm,高出同期小麦24.1 cm。5月中旬,雀麦与小麦单株平均鲜重趋于稳定,分别为17.24、37.72 g。雀麦与小麦在株高、鲜重等方面的变化趋势基本一致,与外界温度的变化密切相关。当雀麦密度为5株/m^2时,小麦产量损失率达5.35%,表明少数雀麦即可对小麦产量造成显著减产;随着雀麦密度的增加,小麦产量快速下降,其对小麦产量的影响主要表现在小麦的有效穗密度上,对小麦的千粒质量与穗粒数则影响较小。当雀麦密度为640株/m^2时,小麦产量损失率为36.81%,小麦穗密度减少35.69%。     

Synanthropy of Anthomyiidae, Muscidae and Calliphoridae (Diptera) in Cuba.

The material of 22302 flies of Anthomyiidae, Muscidae and Calliphoridae collected by trap-method in Cuba 1966 was qualitatively and quantitatively analysed. Relative density, seasonal incidence and food preference were ascertained in 20 species. In potential vectors of human diseases the ecological characters and classification of synanthropy are given.     

Distribution and Ecology of the Russian Wheat Aphid,Diuraphis noxia (Kurdj.), expanded to Central Europe (Hom.: Aphididae)

A part of the territory of the Czech Republic represents the up-dated northern limit of distribution (status 1997) which the Russian wheat aphid (=RWA),Diuraphis noxia (Kurdj.) has reached during its expansion from the southeast to central Europe. The newly defined area is classified as one of the adventive routes which may be derived from the main expansion of RWA from its native home (central-western Asia) into the broader Mediterranean area. Distribution and its history, and ecology (life-cycle, host plants, seasonal history, both native and introduced natural enemies) of RWA are presented on ground of field evidence and trials obtained in 1995–1997 in the Czech Republic. The origin of RWA, its distribution and establishment in the target area, as well as prognosis of its further expansion, are reviewed and discussed. Steps and approaches to RWA detection in the crop, as well as some notes on its management, are added.     

Influence of edible fruit coatings on Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) oviposition and development

Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) is a highly invasive vinegar fly recently detected in the United States that severely threatens the viability of soft skinned fruit production. Insecticides mitigate some of this damage, but alternative methods to manage D. suzukii infestation are needed. We tested three edible coatings to determine if they could prevent or reduce oviposition by D. suzukii females or affect immature survivorship and development in two important host crops, blueberry and raspberry. None of the coatings prevented oviposition, but some reduced the number of eggs laid. Two carnauba wax-based coatings, PrimaFresh 45 and Raynox, dramatically reduced survivorship of immature D. suzukii in raspberries, but not in blueberries. Our results suggest that obtaining thorough, even coverage in the field will be essential if edible coatings are to be used as a management strategy for D. suzukii.     

Study on the population of the warble fly, Oestromyia leporina (Pallas. 1778) (Diptera, Hypodermatidae) in Bohemia

A new population of the warble fly, Oestromyia leporina from Western Bohemia is described. The parasite was recorded on Microtus arvalis and M. agrestis. The infection of offspring in the den did not occur.     

Leaf morphology of melon mediates feeding and oviposition preference,and immature survival of Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard) (Diptera: Agromyzidae)

Phytoparasitica - To assess the influence of melon genotypes on the feeding and oviposition preferences and survival of L. sativae immatures, a study was carried out by offering 21 melon genotypes...     

Life cycle and epizootiology of Amblyospora ferocis (Microspora: Amblyosporidae) in the mosquito Psorophora ferox (Diptera: Culicidae)

A natural population of Psorophora ferox (Humbold, 1820) infected with the microsporidium Amblyospora ferocis Garcia et Becnel, 1994 was sampled weekly during a seven-month survey in Punta Lara, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The sequence of development of A. ferocis in larvae of P. ferox leading to the formation of meiospores followed the developmental pathway previously reported for various species of Amblyospora. The natural prevalence of A. ferocis in the larval population of P. ferox ranged from 0.4% to 13.8%. Spores were detected in the ovaries of field-collected females of P. ferox and were shown to be responsible for transovarial transmission of A. ferocis to the next generation of mosquito larvae in laboratory tests. These spores were binucleate and slightly pyriform in shape. The prevalence of A. ferocis in the adult population ranged from 2.7% to 13.9%. Data on effects of the infection on female fecundity showed that infected field-collected adults of P. ferox laid an average of 47.6 +/- 6.5 eggs of which 35.8% +/- 4.1% hatched. Uninfected field-collected adults of P. ferox laid 82.8 +/- 6.8 eggs of which 64.1% +/- 5.5% hatched. Six species of copepods living together with P. ferox were fed meiospores from field-infected larvae but none became infected. Horizontal transmission of A. ferocis to P. ferox larvae remains unknown.     

Biochemical and Ultrastructural Changes of Some Tomato Cultivars after Infestation with Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae) at Qalyubiyah,Egypt

Tomato plants are severely infested with Aphis gossypii in all over the world. The present investigation aims at evaluating effects of tomato leaf biochemical components as well as leaflet surface physical features on the susceptibility of five tomato cultivars (Alissa, GS, Logan, Super Strain B and Andos). Results clearly indicated significant differences among the five tested tomato cultivars according to their susceptibility to A. gossypii infestation. In addition, the cultivars Logan and Andos are the most susceptible, while Super Strain B and Alissa cultivars showed moderate resistance. The GS cultivar, finally, was the most resistant one. Photosynthetic pigments, biochemical components and antioxidant defense enzymes activity were negatively affected by infestation. Moreover, the density and length of leaflet non-glandular trichomes negatively effect on the population density of A. gossypii, while this was not the case with glandular trichomes. From these results, the susceptibility of tomato cultivars on the basis of these results in the integrated aphids management programs.     

Pest status and ecology of bean stem maggot (Ophiomyia spp.: Diptera: Agromyzidae) on the Niassa Plateau,Mozambique

Research was carried out on the Niassa Plateau, northern Mozambique, with the aim of determining the phenology and importance of bean stem maggot (BSM) (Ophiomyia spp.: Diptera: Agromyzidae) on common beans. The objective of the study was to gather information in order to develop elements of an integrated control programme against BSM for use by farmers in the local cropping system, characterized by limited access to external inputs. Date of sowing trials were used in six consecutive rainy seasons to determine infestation rate of BSM during the main bean growing season and to determine damage due to the pest. These trials were also used to evaluate insecticide treatments against BSM and, at the same time, to undertake a survey of BSM parasitoids and the rates of parasitism from puparia collected at each sowing date. It was observed that infestation rates of BSM increased with delay in date of sowing in each of the two growing periods during the season and that percentage plant loss and yield decrease was correlated with number of BSM per plant. Insecticide seed treatmentwas effective in reducing infestation rates. BSM has two main parasitoids that probably play a role in limiting BSM population towards the end of the first growing period.     

Insecticide resistance of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae), in mainland China

BACKGROUND: In order to investigate the extent of resistance of oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), which is a widespread pest throughout tropical, subtropical and temperate fruit crops, 25 populations of this insect were collected from 13 sites in mainland China in 2007 and 2008. In addition, resistant strains were established that showed increasing development of resistance. RESULTS: Compared with the susceptible strain, one population of B. dorsalis expressed high resistance (RR = 70.4‐fold), 16 populations expressed medium resistance (11.5‐fold < RR < 25.8‐fold) and eight populations had low resistance or remained susceptible (1.4‐fold < RR < 8.9‐fold) to trichlorphon. As regards β‐cypermethrin, one population showed high resistance (RR = 44.0‐fold), nine populations expressed medium resistance (12.2‐fold < RR < 28.4‐fold), 14 populations expressed low or minor resistance (3.0‐fold < RR < 9.7‐fold) and one population remained susceptible (RR = 1.1‐fold). As regards avermectin, five populations had developed high resistance (44.3‐fold < RR < 104‐fold), seven populations expressed medium resistance (11.4‐fold < RR < 38.6‐fold) and three populations expressed low or minor resistance (3.5‐fold < RR < 5.6‐fold). A continuous resistance selection in the laboratory strain showed that the resistance ratios to trichlorphon, β‐cypermethrin and avermectin were 71.6‐fold, 333‐fold and 70.4‐fold respectively. CONCLUSION: The data provided a comprehensive survey of insecticide resistance in Bactrocera dorsalis in mainland China. All results suggested that early resistance management programmes should be established for restoring the efficacy of pesticide‐based control measures. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

Biology of rhizome fly,Mimegralla coeruleifrons Macquart (Micropezidae: Diptera) in India,a pest of turmeric and ginger crops

Abstract

The observations were made on the life history of rhizome fly, Mimegralla coeruleifrons Macquart on turmeric and ginger plants. A female laid from 76 to 150 eggs in the soil under laboratory conditions. The incubation period varied from 2 to 5 days. Three larval instars were observed. The durations of first, second and third instars were 4 to 7, 4 to 8 and 3 to 10 days, respectively. The total larval period ranged from 13 to 25 days. The pupal period lasted for 5 to 15 days, adults from 7 to 24 days, and the total life span from 38 to 62 days. The sex ratio was 1: 1 approximately. The stages are described. A parasite, Trichopria sp was recorded from its pupae. The pupal stage appeared to be responsible for carry over of the pest in planting seed rhizomes from season to another. The peak period of infestation in endemic areas was from mid August to mid October.     

New findings on infestation and phenology of Dasineura oleae Angelini (Diptera,Cecidomyiidae): an emerging pest on olive trees in the Palestinian Territories

Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection - Dasineura oleae is a gall midge on leaves and branches of olive trees. Due to the scarcity of information regarding to the infestation and phenology of D....     

幼虫期染镉对棕尾别麻蝇繁殖力及生殖腺发育的影响

通过在饲料中添加重金属镉(Cd)饲喂棕尾别麻蝇Boettcherisca peregrine的幼虫,研究镉对其成虫繁殖能力和生殖腺发育的影响。结果表明,棕尾别麻蝇幼虫在取食含100μg/g、200μg/g、400μg/g和800μg/gCd2+的人工饲料后,成虫的羽化率和寿命都明显下降;但镉处理对成虫的交配率无显著影响,雌成虫的卵巢含卵量与雌虫是否在幼虫期取食镉有关,雌虫在幼虫阶段接触到的镉浓度越高,含卵量越低。成虫生殖腺的发育也与在幼虫期接触到的镉浓度相关,镉浓度越高,精巢和卵巢的长度就越短,生殖器系数也越小。     

麦红吸浆虫越冬幼虫分布格局与抽样技术再研究

采用研究昆虫种群空间分布格局的经典方法,通过对3块地6个样点各l00个样方连片逐一取样调查、频次分布拟合和5种聚集指标分析表明,麦红吸浆虫越冬幼虫的田间分布格局为聚集分布,最适合奈曼分布型,其次适合负二项分布型.聚集强度因田块和样点而异;聚块面积为10cm×10cm或10cm×20cm,从而从理论上证明了目前小麦吸浆虫调查中所采用的31.85πcm2×20cm或10cm×l0cm×20cm取样单位是合理的.室内模拟Z”字形、棋盘式、双对角线和平行线4种抽样方法各5、10、15个样方抽样结果比较表明,以双对角线15个样方抽样的代表性最强.     

Insecticide Resistance in Field Strains of Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in China and Effect of Synergists on Deltamethrin and Parathion-methyl Activity

Filter-paper residual toxicities of some insecticides used extensively in China were determined during 1994 using newly hatched (within 30 min) larvae of four Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) strains. The strains were field collections collected in the Yangtze River cotton-belt areas. Compared with the susceptible laboratory strain from Qunli (Lishui County, Jiangsu province), the four field strains from Anqing (Anhui province), Jiangling (Hubei province), Cixi(Zhejiang province) and Tongzhou(Jiangsu province) had developed 185-, 6·7-, 698- and 249-fold resistance, respectively, to deltamethrin. Cixi and Tongzhou field strains had also developed 103- and 94-fold resistance to fenvalerate, and 10- and 3·6- fold resistance to parathion-methyl. Percentage of survivors at diagnostic dosage for deltamethrin showed that the strains from Anqing, Jiangling, Cixi and Tongzhou had 87·2, 18·3, 90·1 and 74·6% resistant individuals respectively. Cixi and Tongzhou field strains had 88·9 and 65·3% resistant individuals after application of parathion-methyl, which was consistent with the corresponding resistance ratios. Studies of the effect of synergists piperonyl butoxide (PBO), triphenyl phosphate (TPP) with deltamethrin and parathion-methyl in Cixi, Anqing and Tongzhou field strains suggested that metabolic resistance mechanisms such as carboxylesterases (CarE) and mixed function oxygenases (MFO) were involved in parathion-methyl resistance, but not in deltamethrin resistance. © 1997 SCI.     

Impact of glucosinolate in relation to leafminer,Liriomyza brassicae Riley (Diptera: Agromyzidae) infestation in crucifers

Eight species belonging to the Family Cruciferae were classified to lafminer resistant, tolerant and susceptible on the basis of leafminer infestation. They were analyzed for the glucosinolate content and correlated with leafminer infestation. Total glucosinolate content in general and sinigrin content in particular appeared to have the ability to repel the attack ofLiriomyza brassicae, while gluconapin appeared to attract them. The percentage of infestation, the number of mines and the number of living larvae were estimated for evaluating the glucosinolate efficacy againstL. brassicae on cabbage.