The Migratory Habit of the Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Smith, Chas E.; Allen, Nicholas

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“…The majority of the western spotted cucumber beetle adults feeding on melons may actually originate in alfalfa Þelds. Adult spotted cucumber beetles are excellent ßiers (Smith and Allen 1932), so it is likely that adult western spotted cucumber beetles could easily migrate from alfalfa Þelds to melons, especially after the frequent alfalfa harvests. In fact, adult female Diabrotica barberi (Smith & Lawrence) were observed to emigrate from maize Þelds when silks and pollen were no longer available, and returned to the maize Þelds with mature eggs to oviposit a few weeks later (Lance et al 1989).…”

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Field and Vegetable Crops as Hosts of Larval Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Pedersen¹,

Godfrey²

2011

Environ Entomol

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The western spotted cucumber beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata Mannerheim, is an important pest of melons (Cucurmis melo L.) in northern California. Recent observations indicate that adults are using alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) as a feeding host and larvae may be developing on the roots. Greenhouse studies were conducted during the winters of 2009 and 2010 in which larval development was compared on the roots of six field and vegetable crops commonly grown in the southern Sacramento Valley. The growth parameters used to evaluate the hosts were larval and pupal head capsule width, body width, and body length as well as total survival percentage and survival percentage to the third instar. According to larval growth and survivorship in 2009, maize (Zea mays L.) was the best host, followed by alfalfa and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) that were roughly equivalent to one another. Melon was a slightly weaker host than alfalfa and tomato; sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) was a completely incompatible host and thus dropped from the 2010 study. In 2010, melon was the weakest host for larval development. Maize was the superior host again followed closely by alfalfa that performed slightly better than tomato and lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.). Data suggest that larval western spotted cucumber beetles may primarily develop outside of melon fields and the adults emigrate to melons.

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Field and Vegetable Crops as Hosts of Larval Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Pedersen¹,

Godfrey²

2011

Environ Entomol

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“…The sex of adults is most objectively determined by the presence of an extra sclerite on the apex of the abdomen of males (Smith and Allen, 1932), as shown in Fig. 6.…”

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“…Smith and Allen (1932) determined that the spotted cucumber beetle:, D. undecimpunctata, migrates northward during the early spring as far as .500 miles in 3-4 days. Smith and Allen (1932) determined that the spotted cucumber beetle:, D. undecimpunctata, migrates northward during the early spring as far as .500 miles in 3-4 days.…”

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Methods for the Study of Pest Diabrotica

Krysan¹,

Miller²

1986

Springer Series in Experimental Entomology

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“…Roney (1932) has shown that the turnip aphis (Rhopalosiphum pseudobrassicae, Davis) is dispersed by wind. Smith & Allen (1932), discussing the migratory habits of the spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica duodecimpunctata, F.), state that a distance of 500 miles or more may be covered during 2-A days in good weather, and aeroplane records show that altitudes up to 1,000 feet or more may be attained by the flight. Ehrlich (1933) states that the disease of beech caused by Nectria coccinea, following attack by Cryptococcus fagi, Bar., is spread because both fungus and insect are disseminated by wind.…”

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“…He gives the following list, unfortunately making no mention of the height at which they were found (in view of other worker's results it is probable that these particular insects entered the baskets at low altitudes, either while the balloons were ascending or descending):-Ephemeroptera of the genus Chloe, Libellulidae (Calopteryx splendens, Harris, and Agrion elegans, Vanderlind), Chrysopa chrysopa, L., Phryganea varia, F., Pieris brassicae, L., P. napi, L., Vanessa cardui, L., V. atalanta, L., V. to, L., Stenobothrus, Tipula, Tabanus, Hymenoptera of the genus Chrysis, Coccinella 1-punctata, L., and Adalia bipunctata, L. He makes the interesting statement that although he has examined many aeroplanes on landing he has never seen a single organic element adhering to them. Smith & Allen (1932) record that aeroplanes have encountered the spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica duodecimpunctata, F.) at altitudes of 1,000 ft. or more during the migratory flights of this insect, and quote a Mr. Stanley to the effect that he has seen the beetle moving southwards at altitudes of 4,000 ft. to 6,000 ft.…”

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Air Transport, Insects and Disease

Whitfield

1939

Bull. Entomol. Res.

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The increase of air transport and the potential dangers therefrom, together with the related problems are investigated.The introduction of a malarial vector from one faunal region to another, and the effects thereof are discussed.The literature of the epidemiology of yellow fever, particularly the work done on the insect vectors and the susceptible animals is reviewed, and the implications thereof in connexion with air transport are considered.The air communications of the world are shown as a map; maps of Africa and South America showing the air routes and yellow fever areas are presented.The control of air ports and aerodromes is discussed, in connexion with which the literature on the flight-range of insects, the dissemination of insects by wind, and insects and the upper air is reviewed.A comparison is made between the insects collected from the terrestrial zone of the atmosphere and those from the upper air.The work done upon insects found in aircraft is reviewed, and the results incorporated together with those from Khartoum in a “World List” table. The work done in Khartoum is described, and this, together with other workers' results, is analysed.A comparison is made between insects found in the terrestrial zone, the upper air or “Plankton zone” and those found in aircraft.The medical, veterinary and agricultural aspect of insects found in aircraft is discussed.The control of insects in aircraft is considered and suggestions made for future research.

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The Migratory Habit of the Spotted Cucumber Beetle

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Field and Vegetable Crops as Hosts of Larval Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Field and Vegetable Crops as Hosts of Larval Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Methods for the Study of Pest Diabrotica

Air Transport, Insects and Disease

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