Temperature-dependent development of Macrolophus pygmaeus and its applicability to biological control

  1. Martínez-García, H. 1
  2. Sáenz-Romo, M.G. 1
  3. Aragón-Sánchez, M. 1
  4. Román-Fernández, L.R. 1
  5. Sáenz-de-Cabezón, E. 1
  6. Marco-Mancebón, V.S. 1
  7. Pérez-Moreno, I. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

Zeitschrift:
BioControl

ISSN: 1386-6141

Datum der Publikation: 2017

Ausgabe: 62

Nummer: 4

Seiten: 1-13

Art: Artikel

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DOI: 10.1007/S10526-017-9798-8 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-85013670032 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Zusammenfassung

A linear model and three nonlinear models (Logan type III, Lactin and Brière) were applied to Macrolophus pygmaeus (Rambur) (Hemiptera: Miridae) at constant temperatures and validated under diel temperature variation, and field conditions. Complete development from egg to adult, with >80% survivorship, occurred at nine constant temperatures between 15 and 32 °C. Total developmental time decreased from a maximum at 15 °C (68.48 days) to a minimum at 30 °C (18.69 days) and then increased at 32 °C (23.44 days). Optimal survival and the highest developmental rate occurred within the range of 27–30 °C. The adjusted determination coefficients were high for linear and nonlinear models (>0.89). Field validation showed high levels of accuracy in all models (≥93.4%). These valid mathematical models contribute to optimal application, field management, and mass rearing of M. pygmaeus for its applicability to biological control. © 2017 International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC)