Certain effects of different spectral colors on some biological parameters of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae

Ismail, Manal S. M.; Abo-Ghalia, Ahmed; Soliman, Maha F. M.; Ghallab, Mona M.

doi:10.21608/eajbsz.2011.14311

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“…After exposure to green light the average lifespan of B. dorsalis adults was found to be decreased. This finding was similar to observations with Plutella xylostella L., G. molesta, and Tetranychus urticae Koch (Duan et al, 2010;Ismail et al, 2011;Yu, 2011).…”

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The photokinesis of oriental fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis, to LED lights of various wavelengths

Liu

Gao

Deng

et al. 2018

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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The oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae), is an invasive pest of orchards around the world, particularly in Asian countries such as China. Light traps offer a potential means for pest monitoring and management. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity of the fly to light and investigate the impact of monochromatic light in the sensitivity spectrum on B. dorsalis. Six light wavelengths in LEDs – green (522 nm), yellow (596 nm), blue (450 nm), red (633 nm), purple (440 nm), and white (compound light) – were adapted to test responses of 5‐, 10‐, and 20‐day‐old B. dorsalis adults kept in laboratory conditions. We also tested the effects of green and red lights on pupal development and adults’ life activities. The results indicated a phototaxis preference rank in B. dorsalis adults to monochromatic LEDs with, in decreasing order, green, yellow, purple, blue, and red. Moreover, positive phototaxis significantly increased with age. Male adults are more sensitive than female adults to test lights, mainly at the age of 10 and 20 days. Emergence rates of pupae exposed to 12 and 24 h green light daily were 42 and 67%, respectively, whereas controls held in red light emerged at 33 and 37%, respectively. Furthermore, body weight, female fecundity, and mortality of B. dorsalis in night‐time exposure of green light (from 21:00 to 09:00 hours; during daytime flies were illuminated by white LED light) were significantly higher than in red‐light test groups and dark controls. In conclusion, B. dorsalis displayed preference toward green light, and fly age and gender seemed to significantly impact the phototactic behavior. Green LED light exposure during nighttime remarkably improved the emergence rates of B. dorsalis, and it enhanced growth, development, and ovipositing peak period, but decreased adult lifespan. This research lays a foundation for the development of new trap models, e.g., with green sticky cards or green light, for monitoring and control of B. dorsalis in the field.

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The photokinesis of oriental fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis, to LED lights of various wavelengths

Liu

Gao

Deng

et al. 2018

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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“…Morphological characteristics of the host plant may play a role in host preferences. Plants have a wide range of characteristics (such as color, shape, and odor) that insects can use to make informed judgments (Ismail et al, 2011). Olfactory and other chemosensory signals are critical for plant recognition and oviposition in most herbivorous insects (Bruce et al, 2005).…”

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Herbaceous Weeds as Potential Host Plants for Tetranychus urticae and Predation Efficacy of Typhlodromips capsicum on Preferred Host Plants

Mostafa

Ali

2022

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, B. Zoology

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The two-spotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), is one of the most serious polyphagous pests worldwide. During intercropping periods, TSSM transfers to available green plants either economic or weeds. The objective of the current study was to determine the host suitability of alternative host plants. The selected promotive host plant for TSSM growth received the phytoseiid predator Typhlodromips capsicum Mostafa to feed on TSSM based on biological features and reproductive potential for prey and predator. Leaves of cheeseweed, bindweed and mint were promotive for TSSM females' longevity which lasted for 16.9, 16.3 and 16.3 days, respectively. The highest significant deposited eggs per TSSM female was recorded on cheeseweed leaves (43.6 eggs, and 3.57eggs/day) with a sex ratio of 2.6: 1 (72.25 % females). Based on TSSM longevity and fecundity, slender amaranth, groundsel, fleabane, wild oat and Jimson weed were less suitable host plants as sorted in descending order. The longevity, prey consumption and fecundity of T. capsicum females were studied on the most suitable plants for TSSM comprising rocket, parsley, mint, bindweed and cheeseweed as sorted in ascending order. The longevity of T. capsicum females on TSSM preferred plants were closely related and the highest significant prey consumption (total 75 and daily 3.95 prey individuals) reared on cheeseweed leaves accompanied by the greatest number of deposited eggs per female (total 38 eggs, and 2.54 eggs/day). The alternative host plants may play a role as a reservoir plant for phytophagous mites also provide food and habitat required for predators conservation during absence periods of major crops to keep biodiversity and natural balance.

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Certain effects of different spectral colors on some biological parameters of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae

Cited by 2 publications

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The photokinesis of oriental fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis, to LED lights of various wavelengths

The photokinesis of oriental fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis, to LED lights of various wavelengths

Herbaceous Weeds as Potential Host Plants for Tetranychus urticae and Predation Efficacy of Typhlodromips capsicum on Preferred Host Plants

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