Influence of different temperatures on the tachinid parastite,Sturmiopsis inferens [Dip.]

Autor:	V. Nandagopal, S. Easwaramoorthy, M. Shanmugasundaram, N. K. Kurup, H. David, G. Santhalakshmi
Rok vydání:	1981
Předmět:	Larva Plant Science Atmospheric temperature range Biology Fecundity Sturmiopsis inferens Toxicology Pupa Animal science Animal ecology Insect Science General Agricultural and Biological Sciences Agronomy and Crop Science Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics Field conditions
Zdroj:	Entomophaga. 26:333-338
ISSN:	1573-8248 0013-8959
DOI:	10.1007/bf02371883
Popis:	The influence of constant temperatures of 27, 29, 31 and 33°C and alternating temperature of 31/33°C (18/6 h) onSturmiopsis inferens Townsend was studied during 12 successive generations. The larval and pupal periods for male parasites were 13.5±0.5 and 11.0±0.3 days respectively and for female 12.8±0.5 and 11.1±0.3 days respectively in the 1st generatioin at 27°C. It decreased progressively with increase in temperature. Survival of females, fertility and fecundity were adversely affected at higher temperatures. A temperature range of 27–29°C appeared to be optimum for mass rearing of the parasite in the laboratory. The higher premature mortality observed at a constant 33°C was not observed at temperatures fluctuating between 31/33°C. Presumably under field conditions, where temperature is constantly fluctuating, the flies will be able to withstand a comparatively higher temperature.
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