Occurrence of anholocylic strains of pest aphids on winter barley and wheat in South Moravia,Czech Republic

Anholocyclic strains ofSitobion avenae (F.),Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) andRhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch) were detected on winter barley and wheat in autumn, 1995 in South Moravia, the Czech Republic. Anholocycly was proved by samples docummenting the species composition and population structure of aphids in 20 localities throughout the area. Natural enemy presence was also determined and the species are listed. Anholocycly established in the cereal aphids in the target area is discussed in relation to a similar evidence known from the north-west Europe and some parts of the Mediterranean.     

LATEX paint as an antifeedant againstHylobius abietis (L.) (Col., Curculionidae) on conifer seedlings

LATEX paint in water solution applied to newly planted conifer seedlings was found to prevent damage byHylobius abietis adult weevils for the whole season. Treatment of the basal third of the trunk was sufficient. Also, utilisation of the results as a model for deerantifeedant treatments and protection againsts the weevils is recommended.With 1 figure     

Comparison of seasonal responses ofHylobius abietis (L.) (Col., Curculionidae) to chemical and natural lures in baited pitfall traps

Differences in catches ofHylobius abietis (L.) adults in baited pitfall traps with chemical (alpha-pinene, ethanol, water) and natural (spruce billets, water) lures were found not in the over-all number of trapped adult weevils, but in the per cent occurrence and number of old and young beetles in individual periods of the season.     

The expansive Russian wheat aphid,Diuraphis noxia (Mordw.) detected in the Czech Republic

The Russian wheat aphid,Diuraphis noxia (Mordw.) has been detected in southern Moravia, the Czech Republic in June, 1995. Its location is related to its incidence in central Hungary. The further predicted area of distribution covers the grain-maize growing districts of southern Moravia (Czeck Republic), neigh-bouring parts of Austria, southern and south-eastern parts of the Slovak Republic. The aphid is classified as a species expanding to the north from its mediaterranean area of distribution, apart of extensive areas (North to South Americas, S. Africa, expected in Australia) which it has covered thorugh accidental introductions and further spread over the world.     

Russian wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia (Kurdj.) under adverse weather conditions (2001) (Hom., Aphididae)

Cool and wet weather in some periods of the season generally supressed the RWA (Diuraphis noxia Kurdj.) populations in the Czech republic in 2001. However, some sites manifested population levels ranging out of the population mean stated per area, and these sites were also apparently responsible for respective peaks of alate aphids sampled by suction traps. An analysis of these sites determined them to be attributed to some poor quality barley fields in a warmer area of the state. RWA is known to vary in all-over populations in different years, and the year 2001 illustrated its capability of its surviving even unfavourable periods and seasons, remaining well-established in the area.     

Entomofauna jetele (Trifolium pratense L.) a jejívývoj. Entomofauna des Kleefeldes (Trifolium pratense L.) und ihre Entwicklung

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Expansion of the aphid Myzocallis (Lineomyzocallis) walshii (Monell) on the red oak Quercus rubra, and adaptation of local parasitoids in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula (Hom., Aphididae, Calaphidinae; Hym., Braconidae, Aphidiinae)

An ongoing expansion of Myzocallis (L.) walshii (Monell) in the NE Iberian Peninsula was detected. The aphid species was recorded in Catalonia, Andorra and Navarra. Adaptation of local native parasitoids (at least Trioxys pallidus Haliday and T. tenuicaudus Stary) to the new immigrant was documented, together with background information on their host range in the native environments. The detection of parasitoids of M. walshii is the first published evidence in Europe. The new evidence for M. walshii in the NE Iberian Peninsula also supports the warning of the expansion of the aphid as a pest of Quercus rubra over Europe.     

The toxicity of selected acaricides against five stored product mites under laboratory assay

In laboratory tests, the toxicity of acaricides targeted against house dust mites was tested on five species of stored product mites (Acarus siro, Aleuroglyphus ovatus, Carpoglyphus lactis, Lepidoglyphus destructor, and Tyroborus lini). The formulations of benzyl-benzoate, benzyl-benzoate/permethrin/pyriproxyfen, and neem were diluted in water and applied to filter paper in an unventilated chamber. The mortality of mites was observed after 24 h of exposure to acaricide-impregnated filter paper. All of the tested acaricides were toxic to all of the mite species. There were significant differences in mortality among the species and the acaricides. Benzyl-benzoate/permethrin/pyriproxyfen was the most effective, followed by benzyl-benzoate and neem. L. destructor (LD₅₀ 0.01–0.11 μg) was the most sensitive mite species, followed by A. siro (LD₅₀ 0.04–0.12 μg), T. lini (LD₅₀ 2–21 μg), A. ovatus (LD₅₀ 3–18 μg), and C. lactis (LD₅₀ 4–64 μg). Based on the highly toxic effects of the tested acaricides against the stored product mites, the acaricides should be considered as a potential tool in the control of stored product mites, although next screening is necessary.     

Adaptation of native syrphid flies to new exotic plant (Impatiens spp.)-aphidant associations in Central Europe (Dipt., Syrphidae; Hom., Aphididae; Hym., Formicidae)

Impatiens parviflora andI. glandulifera, two invasive touchme-not species of exotic origin were found to be associated with two aphid groups in Central Europe: a) Exotic species subsequently following their invasive plant hosts (Impatientinum asiaticum Nevsky), b) native species secondarily adapted to the new exotic hosts (Aphis fabae cirsiiacanthoidis Scop.). The species number (listed) of associated syrphid flies in the newly developed guilds was rather high, consisting of broadly oligophagous species. The plant phenology and adaptation of the aphids have resulted in associations which apparently represent seasonally significant sources of prey, their importance apparently increasing with the decreasing season. Antattendance was determined in both aphid species, and no adverse interference with the preying syrphid larvae was observed. In spite of an overall classification of the target plants as expansive weeds, they are classified positively as contributing to the enhancement of syrphid fly populations in the biocorridors in the cultivated landscape.     

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