甜菜夜蛾的饲养方法介绍

介绍一种甜菜夜蛾的室内饲养方法 ,采用本方法累代饲养甜菜夜蛾 8代 ,平均蛹重达 1 1 2 .9mg ,平均化蛹率 97% ,平均羽化率为 91 .3% ,室内饲养结果表明 ,该饲养方法可用于室内大量饲养甜菜夜蛾     

四种昆虫饵料对穴蚁蛉幼虫生长发育及消化利用的影响

选择4种可规模化饲养的昆虫——米蛾Corcyra cephalonica、家蝇Musca domestica、斜纹夜蛾Spodoptera litura、甜菜夜蛾Spodoptera exigu幼虫来饲养穴蚁蛉Myrmeleon sagax(Walker)幼虫(俗称蚁狮),研究这4种饵料对蚁狮生长发育及消化利用的影响。结果显示,用家蝇幼虫饲养的蚁狮,其体重增长、相对生长率、化蛹率、蛹重均显著高于用斜纹夜蛾和甜菜夜蛾幼虫饲养的蚁狮,而幼虫历期则比斜纹夜蛾和甜菜夜蛾幼虫饲养的短;用米蛾幼虫饲养,虽然蚁狮体重增长、化蛹率和蛹重与用家蝇幼虫饲养的差异不显著,但其相对生长率却显著低于用家蝇幼虫饲养的蚁狮,幼虫历期也比用家蝇幼虫饲养的明显延长。同时食物消化利用的结果显示,用4种饵料饲养蚁狮,它们的近似消化率差异不显著,但食物利用率和食物转化率均以家蝇幼虫饲养的蚁狮最高。经分析比较,在4种饵料昆虫中,以用家蝇幼虫每4d喂蚁狮1次的饲养效果最佳。     

苦瓜素Ⅰ对斜纹夜蛾几丁质酶基因(SlCht)和几丁质合成酶基因(SlCHS-A)表达及其生长发育的影响

【目的】几丁质酶和几丁质合成酶对昆虫的变态发育极其重要。本研究旨在阐明苦瓜素Ⅰ对斜纹夜蛾Spodoptera litura几丁质酶和几丁质合成酶基因表达及其生长发育的影响。【方法】利用RT-qPCR检测斜纹夜蛾几丁质酶基因(SlCht)和几丁质合成酶基因(SlCHS-A)在斜纹夜蛾不同发育阶段(卵、幼虫、预蛹、蛹和成虫)和4-6龄幼虫不同组织(体壁、中肠、脂肪体、血细胞、头部和马氏管)中的表达水平以及注射苦瓜素Ⅰ溶液(4 μg/头) 24, 48和72 h时斜纹夜蛾SlCht和SlCHS-A在6龄幼虫各组织中的表达水平。分析在斜纹夜蛾4龄幼虫中注射不同浓度(31.25, 62.5, 125, 250和500 ng/头)的苦瓜素Ⅰ溶液对幼虫和蛹历期、幼虫增重、蛹重、蛹长度、化蛹率、羽化率和存活率的影响,并利用体视显微镜观察斜纹夜蛾幼虫的表型变化。【结果】SlCht和SlCHS-A在斜纹夜蛾中的表达具有发育阶段特异性。SlCht和SlCHS-A在卵期表达量最高,幼虫期和预蛹期的表达量较低;在各幼虫期又表现为6龄幼虫期表达量最高,在其他龄期的表达量低。SlCht和SlCHS-A在斜纹夜蛾6龄幼虫中也显示出组织特异性表达,在血细胞和体壁中高表达,在头部、中肠和脂肪体中低表达。在斜纹夜蛾6龄幼虫中注射苦瓜素Ⅰ能诱导SlCht和SlCHS-A在其各组织中表达量降低;在4龄幼虫中注射苦瓜素Ⅰ后,斜纹夜蛾的生长发育受到抑制,幼虫增重延缓,发育历期延长,化蛹率下降甚至化蛹失败,幼虫及蛹出现较高的畸形率。【结论】苦瓜素Ⅰ可通过诱导SlCht和SlCHS-A表达量的降低来实现对斜纹夜蛾生长发育的抑制作用。本研究为进一步阐明苦瓜素对斜纹夜蛾生长发育的抑制机制提供了新的理论基础,并为进一步应用苦瓜素Ⅰ进行防控奠定了基础。     

斜纹夜蛾取食四种植物对马尼拉侧沟茧蜂发育和繁殖的影响

研究斜纹夜蛾Spodoptera litura幼虫取食4种植物后对马尼拉侧沟茧蜂Microplitis manilae生长发育和繁殖的影响,为利用该蜂开展斜纹夜蛾的生物防治提供理论依据。在人工气候箱内(26℃±1℃、RH 65%±5%、L∶D=12∶12)研究了斜纹夜蛾取食豇豆Vigna unguiculata、芋艿Colocasia esculenta、烟草Nicotiana tabacum和芥蓝Brassica alboglabra 4种植物对马尼拉侧沟茧蜂的生长发育和繁殖的影响。结果表明:马尼拉侧沟茧蜂寄生取食豇豆的夜蛾幼虫,其幼虫期最短,化蛹率、羽化率和累计存活率最高,性比最低,寿命最长;寄生取食烟草的夜蛾幼虫,其幼虫期最长,化蛹率、羽化率和累计存活率最低,蛹重最轻,蛹期最长;从取食芥蓝的斜纹夜蛾幼虫体内育出的雌蜂产卵量最高,但成蜂寿命最短;斜纹夜蛾取食4种植物对雌蜂个体大小无显著影响,但取食烟草的夜蛾幼虫体内育出的雄蜂个体最小。马尼拉侧沟茧蜂寄生取食不同植物的斜纹夜蛾幼虫,马尼拉侧沟茧蜂的发育和繁殖存在显著差异。     

印楝素乳油对斜纹夜蛾的生物活性及田间防效研究

在室内测定了印楝素乳油对斜纹夜蛾(Spodopteralitura)的生物活性,并进行了田间防治试验.结果表明,印楝素乳油对斜纹夜蛾具有多种生物活性,主要表现在对幼虫的拒食作用、生长发育的抑制作用和一定的毒杀活性,以及对成虫产卵的忌避作用.经印楝素处理后,幼虫平均发育历期延长、幼虫体重、蛹重、化蛹率和蛹羽化率显著低于对照,印楝素乳油12μl·L^-1浓度处理3龄幼虫5和7d后的体重分别是对照组的36.8%和14.5%,而幼虫平均发育历期比对照组延长6d左右,化蛹率和蛹羽化率分别是27.79%和37.23%,显著低于对照组85.66%和82.11%.印楝素对低龄幼虫有一定的毒杀活性,而对高龄幼虫活性则很低.田间防治试验表明,印楝素乳油对斜纹夜蛾种群有良好的控制作用,施药7d后其防治效果要优于化学农药10%除尽悬浮剂.     

飞机草浸提液对斜纹夜蛾生长发育及种群参数的影响

[目的]明确飞机草浸提液对斜纹夜蛾生长发育和繁殖的影响。[方法]在实验室内利用不同浓度的飞机草水浸提液处理香蕉叶后喂养斜纹夜蛾幼虫,并观察记录斜纹夜蛾的生长发育情况。[结果]随着飞机草浸提液浓度的升高,斜纹夜蛾幼虫和蛹的发育历期逐渐延长,蛹重逐渐降低;母液处理下的幼虫和蛹发育历期最长,分别比对照处理延长了7.92和2.88 d,母液处理下的蛹重最轻,较对照降低了25.4%;飞机草浸提液处理降低了斜纹夜蛾低龄幼虫的存活率,对高龄幼虫和蛹的存活率影响不显著。随着飞机草浸提液浓度的升高,斜纹夜蛾种群净增值率R₀、内禀增长率r_m和周限增长率λ均逐渐降低,种群平均世代周期T和种群加倍时间t逐渐延长。[结论]飞机草对斜纹夜蛾具有一定的生防潜力,可应用于斜纹夜蛾的生物源农药开发研究。     

草地贪夜蛾和其它五种重要鳞翅目害虫蛹的形态特征比较

【目的】田间草地贪夜蛾Spodopterafrugiperda(J.E.Smith)蛹与斜纹夜蛾Spodopteralitura Fabricius、甜菜夜蛾Spodoptera exigua(Hübner)、粘虫Mythimna separata(Walker)、棉铃虫Helicoverpa armigera(Hübner)和亚洲玉米螟Ostrinia furnacalis 5种重要鳞翅目害虫蛹容易混淆。明确草地贪夜蛾与其它5种重要的鳞翅目害虫蛹的形态差异,为田间鳞翅目害虫蛹的准确鉴别和田间调查提供依据。【方法】采用体式显微镜拍照观察并分析草地贪夜蛾蛹、斜纹夜蛾蛹、甜菜夜蛾蛹、粘虫蛹、棉铃虫蛹和亚洲玉米螟蛹的外部形态特征,根据相关特征差异编制了区分草地贪夜蛾与此5种鳞翅目害虫的检索表和快速区分表。【结果】草地贪夜蛾蛹主要特征为中足末端到达下颚末端之前,触角末端到达中足末端之前;中胸背板前缘略直;第4-7腹节背面前缘着生多行粗点刻;腹部末端臀棘上着生1对基部分开呈八字形的刺。草地贪夜蛾蛹腹部末端臀棘部位与其它5种害虫均不相同,辅以附肢位置、中胸背板前缘线和腹部点刻等特征可以准确将其与斜纹夜蛾、甜菜夜蛾、粘虫、棉铃虫和亚洲玉米螟的蛹区分。斜纹夜蛾中胸背板前缘线和臀棘上的刺与草地贪夜蛾有异;甜菜夜蛾下颚与中足位置及臀棘上的刺与草地贪夜蛾有异;粘虫腹部点刻和臀棘上的刺与草地贪夜蛾有异;棉铃虫触角末端位置和腹部末端的刺与草地贪夜蛾有异;亚洲玉米螟腹足遗迹和臀棘上的刺与草地贪夜蛾有异。【结论】根据蛹的结构特征,可以区分草地贪夜蛾与斜纹夜蛾、甜菜夜蛾、粘虫、棉铃虫和亚洲玉米螟等害虫的蛹。     

四种食料植物对斜纹夜蛾生长发育及营养指标的影响

在室内平均温度28.1℃,平均相对湿度84.0%的条件下研究了蓖麻、豇豆、番木瓜和香蕉等4种食料植物对斜纹夜蛾Prodenia litura(Fabricius)生长发育及营养效应的影响。结果表明:不同食料植物对斜纹夜蛾的幼虫发育历期、蛹重及营养效应等均有显著差异。幼虫发育历期以蓖麻组最短(9.93 d),香蕉组的最长(15.84 d);蛹重以蓖麻组最重(377.8 mg),香蕉组最轻(245.6 mg);幼虫存活率蓖麻组最高(98%),香蕉组最低(66.0%);斜纹夜蛾幼虫的相对取食量、近似消化率和相对生长率等以蓖麻组最高(分别为5.46,68.49,0.53),而以香蕉组最低(分别为0.86,16.30,0.26)。斜纹夜蛾嗜食蓖麻等,而不喜食香蕉。     

饲养五种夜蛾科昆虫的一种简易人工饲料

以黄豆粉、酵母粉及麦麸粉等为主要营养成分 ,研制和筛选出了一种既可工厂化饲养斜纹夜蛾幼虫 ,又可大量饲养甜菜夜蛾、银纹夜蛾、粉纹夜蛾和棉铃虫幼虫的简易人工半合成饲料。利用该饲料目前已实现了工厂化饲养斜纹夜蛾幼虫增殖斜纹夜蛾核多角体病毒     

闹羊花素-Ⅲ对斜纹夜蛾和小菜蛾的杀虫活性研究

报道了闹羊花素 Ⅲ对斜纹夜蛾和小菜蛾的杀虫活性。结果表明 ,闹羊花素 Ⅲ对斜纹夜蛾 5龄幼虫处理后 2 4h、48h和 72h的拒食中浓度分别为 16 93μg·ml-1、19 31μg·ml-1和 16 96 μg·ml-1,10 0 μg·ml-1浓度的闹羊花素 Ⅲ处理斜纹夜蛾幼虫 ,幼虫的平均发育历期为 2 2 .36d ,存活率为39 72 % ,化蛹率为 33 95 % ,处理后 72h的雌蛹重为 0 .2 96 g/头 ,均明显低于对照。以 5 0 0 μg·ml-1浓度的闹羊花素 Ⅲ处理小菜蛾幼虫 ,1d后的拒食率为 70 43% ,处理后 5d的化蛹率为 16 6 7% ,羽化率为 6 6 6 7% ,均明显低于对照     

A Nosema species of the Egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera): Its morphology,development, host range,and taxonomy

A microsporidian was isolated from the Egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera litura, and was identified as a member of the genus Nosema since its sporont produced two spores. The size of the fresh spores was 3.3–4.5 × 1.7 – 2.2 μm. Mean length of the polar filaments was 90.7 μm. In addition to the Egyptian cotton leafworm, this microsporidian was also infectious to Pieris rapae crucivora, Hyphantria cunea, Chilo suppressalis, Agrotis ipsilon, and Adoxophyes orana. Although the parasite ultimately caused generalized infection in the Egyptian cotton leafworm larva, the main site of infection was the adipose tissue.     

Biological performance of quercetin on the cotton leaf-worm larvae, Spodoptera littoralis Boisd. (Lep., Noctuidae) and prevailing natural enemies in the Egyptian cotton fields

The Egyptian cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.) accounts for 65 % of the world production of long stable cultivars. Taking into consideration the competition of other cotton producing countries, it should be of great importance to control pests, which attack the cotton plants to improve the yield and its quality. The main objective of this study is to develop new approaches for the management of the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis Boisd. within an IPM program, that include synthetic insecticides rationalization, and maximiziation the role of the biological control agents. Sunflower plants Helianthus annuus (Asterales: Asteraceae) raised in rows surrounding plots of cotton were used as trap plants to attract some biological agents, which subsequently lead to check the build-up of the cotton leafworm population. This scientific phenomenon was attributed to the main chemical constituent of sunflower plants, which has been proved to be the polyhydroxy flavone "quercetin". Field data of the two successive seasons 2004 and 2005 revealed that: (a) the total number of insect predators, Coccinella undecimpunctata, Paederus alfierli, Chrysopa vulgaris, Orius laevigatus, Scymnus synacus, and true spiders in the cotton plots surrounded by either one or two rows of sunflower plants significantly exceeded the corresponding numbers in the cotton plots without sunflower plants., (b) the least number of cotton leafworm Spodoptera littorolis larvae infestation was recorded simultaneously in the cotton plots surrounded by sunflower plants. Moreover, laboratory studies assured the antifeeding properties of quercetin against the 4th instar larvae of Spodoptera littoralis. Quercetin at a concentration rate of 4000 ppm, showed abnormal behaviour represented in feeding stop, growth inhibition and development retardation. Deformation of pupae, moths, and reduction up to 50% in egg laying was also noticed after quercetin application to the larvae.     

Entomotoxic effects of fungal lectin from Rhizoctonia solani towards Spodoptera littoralis

The effects of the Rhizoctonia solani lectin (RSA) on the growth, development and survival of an economically important caterpillar in agriculture and horticulture, the cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis were studied. The high lectin concentration present in the sclerotes of the soil pathogen R. solani allowed the purification of large amounts of the pure lectin for feeding experiments with cotton leafworm. Rearing of insects on a diet containing different concentrations of RSA exerted a strong effect on the larval weight gain. This effect was visible at the lowest concentration of 0.1 % RSA at day 8 and day 11. Interestingly with 1 % RSA, there was a dramatic reduction in larval weight of 89 % at the end of L6 which was followed by a high mortality rate of 82 % in the treated larvae. Furthermore, the other developmental stages of pupation and adult formation were also affected. In addition, the data demonstrated that the combination of RSA with Bt toxin yielded synergistic effects. For instance, 0.03 % RSA+0.005 % Bt toxin caused reduced growth rate and higher mortalities. These findings suggest that RSA is an interesting tool that can be used for bioengineering insect resistance in important agronomical crops.     

Über den Kannibalismus bei Larven der Baumwollblatteule

On cannibalism of the larvae of the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) . Some ecological studies on the larvae of the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) were carried out in the laboratory to prove the appearance of cannibalism under different conditions of temperature, relative humidity, population density as well as abstraction of food, and furthermore the effect of food and food quantity. Results obtained showed, that when food was sufficiently provided the different instars did not show any cannibalistic habit. Cannibalism only appeared in case of insufficient quantity of food and reached its maximum at total withdrawal of food. The cannibalism rate was different for the various instars, the fourth stage showed the highest rate. During moulting time the rate was very low. The cannibalism rate was higher at 35° C than at lower temperatures and at lower relative humidity (30–40%) higher than at higher relative humidity (70–80%). In a limited space under withdrawal of food the rate was higher with greater initial numbers of larvae than with lower initial numbers. This rate was also higher for the cultures of mixed larvae instars than for the cultures of unmixed larvae instars. Records after 72 hours showed that only the eldest instars of larvae survived. The cannibalism rate increased with the length of the fasting period.     

Effects of diet on development of Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) (Het., Pentatomidae), a predator of the cotton leafworm

Abstract:  The effects of diet on development of Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) (Het., Pentatomidae) were studied at 25°C, relative humidity of 60 ± 10%, and photoperiod of 14 h light : 10 h dark. Development times of P. nigrispinus nymphs were similar when fed with third or fifth instar larvae of cotton leafworm ( Alabama argillacea Hübner) (Lep., Noctuidae) or Tenebrio molitor L. (Col., Tenebrionidae). When fed with housefly larvae ( Musca domestica L.) (Dipt., Muscidae) or artificial diet, the predator had a longer development time. Independent of diet, instar or sex, the females of P. nigrispinus showed a longer longevity than the males. The total survival of the nymphal stage, on the different diets, varied from 22.46 (fed with housefly) to 77.33% (fed with T. molitor larvae). P. nigrispinus males were heavier when fed with third or fifth instar cotton leafworm larvae than when fed with artificial diet. The weight of the females varied from 37.91 (with artificial diet) to 64.68 mg (with fifth instar cotton leafworm larvae). Independently of the diet, newly emerged females of P. nigrispinus were heavier than the males. Females of P. nigrispinus which were fed with fifth instar cotton leafworm larvae had heavier ovaries than those fed other diets.     

斜纹夜蛾NPV对取食不同蔬菜的斜纹夜蛾幼虫的毒力差异

采用生物测定法,比较了斜纹夜蛾ＮＰＶ对取食芋叶等７科８种蔬菜的斜纹夜蛾幼虫的毒力反应差异性。结果表明ＮＰＶ对取食番茄叶的幼虫毒力最高,比取食芋叶的毒力高６．８２倍;但再经菜心饲养一代后,ＮＰＶ的毒力差异消失。     

Modulation of the temporal pattern of calling behavior of female Spodoptera littoralis by exposure to sex pheromone

We have examined the timing of calling behavior in the female Egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis and its modification by exposure to sex pheromone. The calling rhythm of the female moth was found to be circadian, persistent for at least 4 days once it has been entrained, and could be phase shifted by altering the light:dark regime. We also found that female exposure to pheromone affected the rate and duration of calling. A brief exposure to pheromone gland extract increased the proportion of females calling in a constant dim light and this effect persisted for at least 2 days. In response to pheromone exposure, significantly more females also called late into scotophase when most unexposed control females had ceased calling. The adaptive significance of responding to conspecific sex pheromone is discussed.     

Significance of penetration and metabolism on topical toxicity of diflubenzuron in Spodoptera littoralis and Spodoptera exigua

Toxicity assays indicated that when diflubenzuron (DFB) was topically applied on larvae of the Egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval), and the beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua (Hübner), estimated LD₅₀ values were similar, reaching 0.47 and 0.44 ng/larva, respectively. This study evaluated the importance of the rate of uptake and excretion, and of enzymatic metabolism in building up an insecticidal toxicity after topical application on the insect cuticle in both species. In general, penetration of DFB in S. littoralis was about 2-fold higher than in S. exigua, whereas metabolic breakdown was of minor importance in S. littoralis as compared with S. exigua. The current data indicate the importance of cuticle penetration and discuss that extrapolation from oral feeding toxicity results to topical toxicity data should be evaluated with caution, especially for insect growth regulators used in integrated pest management.     

Joint action of quercetin with four insecticides on the cotton leaf-worm larvae, Spodoptera littoralis Boisd. (Lep. : Noctuidae) in Egypt

The naturally occurring phytoncidal chemical component of some plant- species are responsible for controlling and/or repelling insects from host plants. The use of natural products, readily available in the environment, to control the cotton leafworm, could be of help in reducing the need for applying the synthetic conventional insecticides . Moreover, crude vegetable oils application is quite safer to the non targets and the environment. The use of sex attractant pheromones as predicative tools to forecast pest population and their potential damage levels in specific crops, has significantly been limited because sex attractants are usually directed to one sex only. Thus, identification of plant constituents that attract S. littoralis Boisd. adults, especially females, and that directly affect their feeding or reproductive behaviour, would greatly expand opportunities for manipulation of the biological and environmental events that prevent the establishment, development, and dispersal of the insect-pest under study. Extracted Volatiles from certain parts of cotton plants, attracted both sexes of the cotton leafworm moths instead of attracting one sex only as the pheromones do. Plant flavonoids have been shown by many investigators to have an effect on insect behaviour, growth, and development. Quercetin is one of many bioflavonoids that exists in several fruits and vegetables. The Aim of the present work is to study in vivo the biochemical mode of action of quercetin as a synergist in combination with insecticides. The present results proved the synergistic effect of quercetin when combined with four insecticides, namely, profenofos (organophosphates), deltamethrin (pyrethroid), and tebufenozide et hexaflumuron as insect growth regulators against the studied insect-pest. Quercetin role as a synergist might be attributed to its ability to inhibit certain active oxidases, which may be responsible for in vivo detoxification of the intact insecticides when applied to insect larvae, through glutathione-S-transferase.