Mass rearing of the melon fly, Dacus cucurbitae COQUILLETT, by the sterile insect release method. I. Changes in the amount of eggs laid and the longevity of mass-reared adults.

Kamikado, Takahiro; Chishaki, Naoya; Kamiwada, Hidemi

doi:10.4241/kyubyochu.33.164

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“…However, longer developmental periods were not associated with higher fecundity and longevity (Miyatake, 1996a). Lower longevity of the mass-reared strain than of wild flies has often been reported in B. cucurbitae (Soemori & Nakamori, 1981;Kamikado et al, 1987;Kakinohana & Yamagishi, 1991). As described above, Kakinohana & Yamagishi (1991) divided the mass-reared flies of Okinawa into two strains at 33 generations; nonselected and selected strains.…”

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Genetic trade-off between early fecundity and longevity in Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Miyatake

1997

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The response to selection on age at reproduction was measured to test for a genetic trade-off between early fecundity and longevity in the melon fly Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett). Three replicate lines were selected for propagation by breeding from young (Y-lines) and old (O-lines) adults, respectively. Selection was continued for 24 and 9 generations for Y-and O-lines, respectively. Females from O-lines lived longer than Y-line females as an indirect response to selection, indicating that longevity is a trait under genetic control. Females from Y-lines had higher fecundity early in the lifespan, a shorter preoviposition period, and a shorter prepeak fecundity period than females from O-lines. However, total fecundity did not differ between lines from the two selection regimes. These results suggest the existence of a genetic trade-off between early fecundity and longevity in the population examined, which may be controlled by pleiotropy. The larval period of the O-lines was longer than that of the Y-lines, whereas there were no significant effects of selection regime on egg hatchability or preadult survival rate. The trade-off relationship between early fecundity and longevity is discussed in relation to mass production of the melon fly for the sterile insect technique programme.

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Genetic trade-off between early fecundity and longevity in Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Miyatake

1997

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“…During the adaptation process, fecundity and fertility were also affected. Even after nine generations, the fecundity of wild C. capitata did not match the levels of laboratory-adapted flies (Economopoulos, 1992;De Souza et al, 1988) and Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coqillett) required 14 generations to reach a stable oviposition plateau (Kamikado et al, 1987). In the olive fruit fly, approximately three to four generations were required to adapt (Tsitsipis, 1983) and Bactrocera invadens adapted to an artificial diet in three to five generations (Ekesi et al, 2007).…”

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Hybridization and Use Of Grapes as an Oviposition Substrate Improves the Adaptation of Olive Fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Artificial Rearing Conditions

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Rempoulakis

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International Journal of Industrial Entomology

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The olive fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) is the key pest for olive cultivation worldwide. Substantial effort has been invested in the development of the sterile insect technique (SIT) to control this pest. One of the limitations to develop SIT technology for olive fruit fly is the low ability of wild females to lay eggs in other medium than olive fruits, and their slow adaptation to oviposition in artificial substrates. In the present study, fruit grapes were used as an alternative egg collection medium to harvest eggs and young larvae from freshly colonized wild strains originating from France, Italy, Spain and Croatia. The larvae were allowed to develop into the fruits until the second instar, before they were extracted out and further reared on a standard artificial diet. Furthermore, F1 to F4 female flies were alternatively offered wax bottles to oviposit. Finally, the performance of hybrid strains created from crosses between wild and long colonised flies was assessed. The results showed that females of all 4 wild strains readily oviposited eggs in grapes and from the F2 generation onward, females from all strains were adapted to laying eggs in wax bottles. No difference was observed in eggs and pupae production among all strains tested. The findings are discussed for their implications on SIT application against olive fruit fly.

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“…However, laboratory colonization and mass production of fruit flies on artificial diet may require several generations for the insects to adapt to the artificial diet (Kamikado et al, 1987, Souza et al, 1988, Economopoulos 1992. In some cases, attempts to raise a colony from wild populations on artificial diet have completely failed (Rössler 1975), but, if successful, long-term rearing on artificial diet may improve insect performance, e.g., through reduction in the pre-oviposition period and an increase in egg production (Vargas and Carey 1989).…”

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“…Souza et al, (1988) observed that at least 10 generations were needed for adaptation of C. capitata to artificial diet. In the olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Gmelin), about three to four generations were required to adapt (Tsitsipis 1983), while in B. cucurbitae Coquillett, it took 14 generations to reach a permanent plateau (Kamikado et al, 1987). In the olive fruit fly, Loukas et al, (1985) found that colonization resulted in significant ADH (alcohol dehydrogenase), 6-PGD (6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase) and HK (hexokinase) allozymes frequency changes within three generations of artificial rearing.…”

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“…The nutritional content of the liquid diet is quite high and has been found to be suitable for the development of other Ceratitis species such as C. capitata . Since fruit fly adaptation to artificial diet can vary with species (Souza et al, 1988;Tsisipis, 1983;Kamikado et al, 1987), it is likely that the Ceratitis species require a prolong period of adaptation to the liquid diet when compared with B. invadens.…”

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Mass Rearing and Quality Control Parameters for Tephritid Fruit Flies of Economic Importance in Africa

Ekesi¹,

Mohamed²

2011

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Mass rearing of the melon fly, Dacus cucurbitae COQUILLETT, by the sterile insect release method. I. Changes in the amount of eggs laid and the longevity of mass-reared adults.

Cited by 9 publications

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Genetic trade-off between early fecundity and longevity in Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Genetic trade-off between early fecundity and longevity in Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Hybridization and Use Of Grapes as an Oviposition Substrate Improves the Adaptation of Olive Fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (Diptera: Tephritidae) to Artificial Rearing Conditions

Mass Rearing and Quality Control Parameters for Tephritid Fruit Flies of Economic Importance in Africa

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