Factors affecting oviposition and fecundity in the grain miteAcarus siro L. (Acarina:Acaridae), especially temperature and relative humidity

Cunnington, A. M.

doi:10.1007/bf01201572

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“…The high rate of fecundity is maintained at all temperatures only for a short period, decreasing rapidly until the oviposition stops. These results are in agreement with those reported for other astigmatid mites such as Acarus siro L. (Cunnington 1985), Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Trouessart) (Arlian et al 1990), Rhizoglyphus robini Clapare`de (Fashing and Hefele 1991) or Dermatophagoides farinae Hughes (Arlian and Dippold 1996).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Similar results have been reported for other species of astigmatid mites with high reproductive potential, such as R. robini (Fashing and Hefele 1991) or A. siro (Cunnington 1985;Parkinson et al 1991). This finding could be partially explained by the higher physiological cost of females due to the continuous production of eggs.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…We have found that T. putrescentiae performed well within a wide range of temperatures (20-32.5°C), and the reproductive parameters obtained, as well as the ones predicted by the models, substantiate the results obtained with other species of astigmatid mites (Barker 1967;Cunnington 1985;Arlian et al 1990). Thus, the mean preoviposition period predicted by the polynomial model is about 30 h at 30°C and smaller than 2 days above 22°C and the oviposition period predicted by the linear model was inversely related to temperature.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…The maximum fecundity (555 eggs) was obtained at 20°C, though the maximum daily fecundity (24 eggs) was recorded at 25°C, and fit well those predicted by the quadratic regression model. These data suggest that, though the physiological processes involved in egg laying occur best at a specific temperature, the most favorable conditions for the increase of mite populations largely depend on the optimal conditions for daily egg production (Cunnington 1985). However, other factors, such as the duration of the developmental period or the pre-reproductive survival must also be considered in order to accurately establish the optimal temperature for population increase.…”

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confidence: 97%

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Effect of temperature on reproductive parameters and longevity of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari: Acaridae)

Sánchez‐Ramos

Castañera

2005

Exp Appl Acarol

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The effect of temperature on reproductive parameters and longevity of the mold mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) was examined at seven constant temperatures, ranging from 10 to 34 degrees C, and a relative humidity of 90 +/- 5%. Preoviposition period and fecundity were adversely affected by extreme temperatures and the oviposition period increased as temperature was reduced. Different patterns were observed for longevity data for males and females, with greater longevities for males at intermediate temperatures and more similar values for both sexes at extreme temperatures. Polynomial and non-linear models provided a good fit of the relationship of reproductive and longevity parameters with temperature. The effect of temperature on the intrinsic rate of increase of T. putrescentiae populations was established by the non-linear Lactin model. The optimum temperature for development was obtained at 30 degrees C. At this temperature, the population doubling time is 1.75 days. The lower and upper thresholds for T. putrescentiae populations were established at 10.4 and 34.8 degrees C, respectively. Altogether, these data provide basic information to develop sound physical control strategies of the mold mite.

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Effect of temperature on reproductive parameters and longevity of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari: Acaridae)

Sánchez‐Ramos

Castañera

2005

Exp Appl Acarol

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“…Brown and Davis 1969), wheat germ (e.g. Cunnington 1985), oilseeds such as sunflower, linseed and rape seed (e.g. Fejt and Ž d'a´rkova´2001).…”

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A model of the biological control of Acarus siro by Cheyletus eruditus (Acari: Acaridae, Cheyletidae) on grain

Pekár

Žd'árková

2004

J Pest Sci

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The aim of the study was to develop a stagestructured within-patch model describing predator-prey interactions of Cheyletus eruditus (Schrank) and Acarus siro L. on stored grain. Parameterisation of the model was done using data from the literature. Due to considerable variance in these data, statistical methods were used to extrapolate the parameters. The results of the simulations were compared with the experimental control of A. siro by C. eruditus on wheat. The results indicated that all lifehistory studies of A. siro yielded overestimated parameters leading to an unnaturally rapid population growth of A. siro on grain. The main reason seems to be the use of high quality food (wheat germs), which considerably increased fecundity. A new model with reduced fecundity was found to correspond well with the observed dynamics in a granary. The model of C. eruditus, including parameters from different sources, produced dynamics quite similar to the observed one. A simulation of biological control under laboratory conditions, on 45 g of wheat, showed that C. eruditus is able to control A. siro within the observed period. In contrast, simulation of the control in a granary showed a marked difference in comparison with the observed dynamics. The discrepancy is attributed to the effects of spatial factors, such as immigration. The predator-prey model developed here appears to be valid for the prediction of the local (within-patch) population dynamics of A. siro and C. eruditus on wheat grain at 20°C and 80% RH.

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Life-History Patterns of Astigmatid Inhabitants of Water-Filled Treeholes

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1994

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Factors affecting oviposition and fecundity in the grain miteAcarus siro L. (Acarina:Acaridae), especially temperature and relative humidity

Cited by 24 publications

References 9 publications

Effect of temperature on reproductive parameters and longevity of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari: Acaridae)

Effect of temperature on reproductive parameters and longevity of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari: Acaridae)

A model of the biological control of Acarus siro by Cheyletus eruditus (Acari: Acaridae, Cheyletidae) on grain

Life-History Patterns of Astigmatid Inhabitants of Water-Filled Treeholes

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