Competition and Predation as Mortality Factors of the Horn Fly,
Haematobia irritans
(L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), in a, Central Texas Pasture Habitat

Roth, J. P.; Fincher, G. T.; Summerlin, J. W.

doi:10.1093/ee/12.1.106

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“…feeding, burial, shredding) may modify the dung remains and alter its suitability as a breeding medium for other coprophagous insects, e.g. fly larvae (Fay &'Doube, 1983; Ridsdill-Smith et al, Edwards & Aschenborn, 1987) and their predators and parasites (Valiela, 1969;Roth, 1983). Documenting the dung burial strategies of dung beetles is therefore relevant to an analysis of the role of competition in determining the structure of dung communities.…”

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Dung burial strategies in some South African coprine and onitine dung beetles (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Doube

Giller

Moola³

1988

Ecological Entomology

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ABSTRACT. The dung colonization and dung burial behaviour of twelve crepuscular/nocturnal tunnelling (paracoprid) species of beetles were examined in order to identify mechanisms which might facilitate resource (dung) partitioning. The species were selected from a diverse assemblage of dung beetles, the members of which coexist in the sandy‐soil regions of Natal, South Africa. The pattern of dung colonization in relation to dung age was examined in the field using baited pitfall traps. Some species, e.g. Onitis deceptor Peringuey, Catharsius tricornutus De Geer and Copris elphenor Klug, showed a marked preference for fresh dung (1–2 days old) whereas other species, e.g. O. viridulus Boheman and Copris fallaciosus Gillet, preferred older dung (3–7 days old). Two distinct patterns of dung burial were recognized. In the Coprini, dung burial was complete within 24–48h of pad colonization, and the level of dung burial was similar in the laboratory and in the field. In the Onitini, dung burial occurred progressively over a 12‐day period, although the timing of initiation of dung burial varied between species: in O. deceptor nearly all individuals had begun burial within 2 days of pad colonization, whereas only 20% of O. viridulus had commenced dung burial by that time. However, nearly all O. viridulus had buried substantial quantities of dung by day 12. The mass of dung buried per pair by the larger coprine beetles (100–300 g) and onitine beetles (400–1000 g) suggests that there is potential for inter‐ and intraspecific competition, even in pads colonized by relatively few beetles. The colonization and use of dung of different ages are discussed as means of resource partitioning in relation to the relative abilities of species to compete for dung.

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Dung burial strategies in some South African coprine and onitine dung beetles (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Doube

Giller

Moola³

1988

Ecological Entomology

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“…Roth et al (1983) report that Staphylinidae of the genus Philonthus can decrease the horn fly population. Davis et al (1988) collected 100 different species of Staphylinidae in South Africa.…”

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Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) Associated to Cattle Dung in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

Koller¹,

Gomes²,

Rodrigues³

et al. 2002

Neotrop. Entomol.

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Neotropical Entomology 31(4): 641-645 (2002) Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) Associados a Fezes Bovinas em Campo Grande, MS RESUMO -Este trabalho foi executado com o objetivo de determinar as espécies locais de estafilinídeos fimícolas, devido à importância destes predadores e ou parasitóides no controle natural de parasitos de bovinos associadas às fezes. Para tanto, massas fecais com 1, 2 e 3 dias de idade foram coletadas semanalmente em uma pastagem de Brachiaria decumbens Stapf, no período de maio de 1990 a abril de 1992. As fezes foram acondicionadas em baldes plásticos, opacos, com capacidade para 15 litros, contendo aberturas lateral e no topo, onde foram fixados frascos para a captura, por um período de 40 dias, dos besouros estafilinídeos presentes nas massas fecais. Após este período a massa fecal e o solo existente nos baldes eram examinados e os insetos remanescentes recolhidos. Foi coletado um total de 13.215 exemplares, pertencendo a 34 espécies e/ou morfo espécies. Foram observados os seguintes doze gêneros: Oxytelus (3 espécies; 70,1%); Falagria (1 sp.; 7,9); Aleochara (4 sp.; 5,8); Philonthus (3 sp.; 5,1); Atheta (2 sp.; 4,0); Cilea (2 sp.; 1,2); Neohypnus (1 sp.; 0,7); Lithocharis (1 sp.; 0,7); Heterothops (2 sp.; 0,6); Somoleptus (1 sp.; 0,08); Dibelonetes (1 sp.; 0,06) e, Dysanellus (1 sp.; 0,04). As sete espécies mais abundantes, constantes e ou freqüentes, seguidas, respectivamente, pelo percentual de indivíduos coletado, foram: Oxytelus sp.1 (38,8%); Oxytelus sp.2 (28,1); Falagria sp. (7,9); Philonthus sp.1 (4,1); Atheta sp.1 (3,7); Aleochara sp.1 (3,6) e Oxytelus sp.3 (3,2). Doze presumíveis espécies (3,6% do total coletado) foram identificadas apenas até família. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Insecta, coleóptero fimícola, pastagem, diversidade ABSTRACT -This work was carried out in order to determinate the local fimiculous Staphylinidae species due to these predators and or parasites importance on the natural control of the dung associated bovine parasites. For that, fecal masses 1, 2 and 3 days old were weekly collected on a pasture of Brachiaria decumbens Stapf, from May 1990 through April 1992. The feces were conditioned in 15-liter opaque plastic buckets, containing lateral and top openings, where flasks were fastened for capturing Staphylinidae beetles present in these masses, during a 40-day period. After this period the soil and fecal masses from the buckets were examined and the remaining insects collected. A total of 13215 specimens were collected, belonging to 34 species. The following twelve Genera were observed: Oxytelus (3 species; 70.1% of the specimens collected); Falagria (1 sp.; 7.9); Aleochara (4 sp.; 5.8); Philonthus (3 sp.; 5.1); Atheta (2 sp.; 4.0); Cilea (2 sp.; 1.2); Neohypnus (1 sp.; 0.7); Lithocharis (1 sp.; 0.7); Heterothops (2 sp.; 0.6); Somoleptus (1 sp.; 0.08); Dibelonetes (1 sp.; 0.06) and, Dysanellus (1 sp.; 0.04). The seven most abundant, constant, and or frequent species, followed respectively by the percentage of collected specimens, were: Oxytelus sp.1 (38.8%); Oxytelu...

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“…Phylontus spp. (Staphylinidae) has reportedly decreased horn fly populations in the U.S.A. (Roth et al , 1983; Fincher, 1995; Hu & Frank, 1997). Aleochara spp.…”

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Insecticide resistance in the horn fly: alternative control strategies

Oyarzún

Quiróz

Birkett

2008

Medical Vet Entomology

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. The horn fly, Haematobia irritans (Linnaeus 1758) (Diptera: Muscidae) is one of the most widespread and economically important pests of cattle. Although insecticides have been used for fly control, success has been limited because of the development of insecticide resistance in all countries where the horn fly is found. This problem, along with public pressure for insecticide-free food and the prohibitive cost of developing new classes of compounds, has driven the investigation of alternative control methods that minimize or avoid the use of insecticides. This review provides details of the economic impact of horn flies, existing insecticides used for horn fly control and resistance mechanisms. Current research on new methods of horn fly control based on resistant cattle selection, semiochemicals, biological control and vaccines is also discussed.

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Competition and Predation as Mortality Factors of the Horn Fly, Haematobia irritans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), in a, Central Texas Pasture Habitat

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Dung burial strategies in some South African coprine and onitine dung beetles (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Dung burial strategies in some South African coprine and onitine dung beetles (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) Associated to Cattle Dung in Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

Insecticide resistance in the horn fly: alternative control strategies

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