Oviposition deterrency in pineapple borer females, <i>Thecia basilides</i> (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Rhainds, Marc; Gries, Gerhard; Morales, Juan Luis Monestier

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2311.1996.tb00272.x

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“…Distributing eggs evenly among host resources has been reported in other Lepidoptera and may function to reduce the probability of larval competition (Shapiro 1981) and enhance access to larval resources. Conspecific egg recognition has been demonstrated in other butterflies (e.g., Rausher 1979;Rhainds 1996). We found evidence of similar behavior in the hairstreak as well as the wasp.…”

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Invasion, Colonization, and Disturbance; Historical Ecology of the Endangered Miami Blue Butterfly

Carroll

Loye²

2006

J Insect Conserv

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The Miami blue butterfly, Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri (Lycaenidae), which was widespread in coastal southern Florida in the last century, is now reduced to a few dozen individuals on a single islet of the Florida Keys. We present the first account of its reproductive ecology, and analyze its decline. We correct the common view that a principal host plant, balloon vine, is an exotic weed. Four other insects also feed on seeds of balloon vine, including a true bug, a wasp, and another lycaenid hairstreak that colonized the area in 1970. Larvae of the two lycaenids were negatively associated across sites, due in part to oviposition decisions. Balloon vines were more likely to abort fruit containing larval blues than hairstreaks. Most focal host plants disappeared between 1988 and 2003, mainly due to human disturbance. In addition, comparative evidence suggests that the blue and wasp were more susceptible to mosquito control spraying than were the other insects.

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Invasion, Colonization, and Disturbance; Historical Ecology of the Endangered Miami Blue Butterfly

Carroll

Loye²

2006

J Insect Conserv

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“…An alphabetical sampling of records in the agricultural literature of Thecla basilides or Thecla basalides eating pineapple are: Anonymous (1960Anonymous ( , 1962, Azambuja & Mielitz (1981), Bello (1991), Bello et al (1997), Chalfoun & da Cunha (1984), Choairy et al (1984), Choairy & Fernandes (1983), Dolinski & Lacey (2007), Falanghe (1948), Fazolin (2001), Flores (1960), Giannotti et al (1965), Heinrich (1947Heinrich ( , 1955Heinrich ( , 1958, Julca & Bello (1994), Leiderman & Vasconcellos (1955), Lima & Guitton (1962), Lorenzato et al (1997), Maranhão (1962), Mariconi (1953, Marie (1995), Montenegro et al (1960), Nakano et al (1968Nakano et al ( , 1971, Novo (1955Novo ( -1956, Petty et al (2002), Py & Tisseau (1965), Reinhardt et al (2002), Reis (1981), Rhainds et al (1996), Sampaio (1975), Sanches (1981Sanches ( , 1985Sanches ( , 1991Sanches ( , 1993, Sanches et al (1985), Sifuentes (1971), Silveira (194...…”

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The “upside down” systematics of hairstreak butterflies (Lycaenidae) that eat pineapple and other Bromeliaceae

Robbins

2010

Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment

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All Lycaenidae larvae that eat Bromeliaceae belong to the Strymon ziba and S. serapio species groups, but confusion with taxonomy has resulted in widespread misidentification of the butterflies in both the ecological and agricultural literature. Published food plant records are assessed, and new rearing records are presented. The species that have been recorded eating Bromeliaceae are Strymon ziba (Hewitson), S. megarus (Godart), S. lucena (Hewitson), S. oreala (Hewitson), S. serapio (Godman & Salvin), S. azuba (Hewitson), and S. gabatha (Hewitson). The first four are recorded from pineapple, with the sympatric S. megarus and S. ziba sometimes being especially destructive in commercial fields. Most published records lump these two species and misidentify them under the names Thecla basilides, Thecla basalides, or Tmolus echion. Strymon ziba has also been reared from other monocotyledon plant families, such as Heliconiaceae and Haemodoraceae. In most cases, caterpillars eat flowers and fruits, but larvae of S. megarus and/ or S. ziba may also bore into leaves when flowers and fruits are unavailable. The known bromeliad feeders are illustrated, and distinguishing characters are noted. The female butterflies appear to use reddish color as a visual cue, which could be the basis for a non-insecticidal means of controlling outbreaks in commercial pineapple crops.Todas as larvas de Lycaenidae que se alimentam de Bromeliaceae pertencem aos grupos de espécies de Strymon ziba e S. serapio, porém confusão com sua taxonomia resultou em erros generalizados de identificação destas borboletas tanto na literatura ecológica como agrícola. Registros publicados de plantas alimentares são aqui avaliados, e novos registros com base em criação são apresentados. As espécies que foram registradas se alimentando de Bromeliaceae são Strymon ziba (Hewitson), S. megarus (Godart), S. lucena (Hewitson), S. oreala (Hewitson), S. serapio (Godman & Salvin), S. azuba (Hewitson), e S. gabatha (Hewitson). As quatro primeiras são encontradas em abacaxi, com as espécies simpátricas S. megarus e S. ziba algumas vezes sendo especialmente destrutivas em áreas comerciais. A maioria dos registros publicados considera estas duas espécies como somente uma, identificando-as erroneamente como Thecla basilides, Thecla basalides, ou Tmolus echion. Strymon ziba também foi criada em outras famílias de plantas monocotiledôneas, como Heliconiaceae e Haemodoraceae. Na maioria dos casos, as lagartas comem flores e frutos, mas larvas de S. megarus e / ou S. ziba também podem perfurar as folhas quando as flores e os frutos não estão disponíveis. As espécies conhecidas que se alimentam de bromélias são aqui ilustradas, e seus caracteres distintivos ressaltados. As borboletas fêmeas parecem usar a cor vermelha como um sinal visual, o que poderia ser a base para um meio não-inseticida de controle de focos em lavouras comerciais de abacaxi.

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“…For some phytophagous insects, larval frass deters oviposition on infested hosts. The deterrent effects of larval frass have been verified in some species of insects, including pineapple borer Thecla basilides (Rhainds et al. 1996), Egyptian cotton leaf worm S. littoralis (Anderson et al.…”

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Influence of larval frass extracts on the oviposition behaviour of Monochamus alternatus (Col., Cerambycidae)

Zhang

2006

J Applied Entomology

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The oviposition behaviour and response of adult females of Monochamus alternatus to short lengths (bolts) of Pinus massoniana trunks treated with hexane extracts of larval frass of M. alternatus was investigated in the laboratory. Females gnawed significantly fewer oviposition scars, and deposited significantly fewer eggs, on extract-treated bolts than on control bolts. These results suggest the presence of a possible oviposition deterrent in larval frass of M. alternatus. Hexane extracts of larval frass were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and a-pinene, b-pinene, 3-carene, limonene, longifolene and butylated hydroxytoluene were identified. Experiments with synthetic mixtures indicated that a mixture of monoterpenes and butylated hydroxytoluene exhibited oviposition-deterring activity.

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Oviposition deterrency in pineapple borer females, Thecia basilides (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Cited by 12 publications

References 17 publications

Invasion, Colonization, and Disturbance; Historical Ecology of the Endangered Miami Blue Butterfly

Invasion, Colonization, and Disturbance; Historical Ecology of the Endangered Miami Blue Butterfly

The “upside down” systematics of hairstreak butterflies (Lycaenidae) that eat pineapple and other Bromeliaceae

Influence of larval frass extracts on the oviposition behaviour of Monochamus alternatus (Col., Cerambycidae)

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