柿广翅蜡蝉生物学与防治的初步研究

<正> 关于柿广翅蜡蝉Ricania sublimbata Jacobi过去甚少报道,至于该虫为害柑桔更未见记载。鉴于近年来该虫已在某些柑桔产区上升为主要害虫,因此,弄清它的生物学和发生规律,并提出行之有效的防治措施是生产上亟待解决的问题。为此,我们从1983年起对该虫进行了初步研究,现将部分结果整理如下。     

三种广翅蜡蝉前翅形态数值特征提取与分析

【目的】广翅蜡蝉科昆虫是果园、茶园和园艺植物上的重要害虫之一,对其种类进行自动判别是实现其种群自动监测的基础。本研究拟通过获取3种广翅蜡蝉前翅轮廓特征探讨在其种类和性别鉴定中的作用。【方法】采用图像处理与分析技术,对3种广翅蜡蝉前翅轮廓形态特征进行提取和分析,并使用SPSS v22.0对数据进行分析。【结果】同一种广翅蜡蝉左右翅在轮廓形态上无显著差异,雌雄间各参数在不同种类广翅蜡蝉中差异性不同,其中5个实际测量参数在雌雄间差异达到显著或极显著水平,只有透明广翅蜡蝉的周长不显著。除周长和雄虫圆形度外,其它各类参数在种间的差异达到显著或极显著水平。通过典型判别分析,认为所选用的3种广翅蜡蝉,通过其前翅轮廓特征可以进行种间判别,其原始判别和交叉验证判别的正确率均超过90%。【结论】通过提取前翅轮廓特征可以实现3种广翅蜡蝉种类的识别,为此类昆虫的自动鉴定和种群监测提供了重要的参考依据。     

中国5种常见宽广蜡蝉形态比较研究

为了给农林业生产中的宽广蜡蝉属Pochazia常见种类提供准确鉴别依据,补充广翅蜡蝉科Ricaniidae昆虫分类的形态学资料,对5种中国常见的宽广蜡蝉(眼斑宽广蜡蝉P.discreta、圆纹宽广蜡蝉P.guttifera、柿宽广蜡蝉P.sublimata、山东宽广蜡蝉P.shantungensis和阔带宽广蜡蝉P.confuse)的外部形态和雌雄外生殖器结构进行了比较研究。结果表明:这5种宽广蜡蝉在外部形态特征(体色、身体各部分比例及前、后翅斑纹)、雄性外生殖器构造(尾节、肛节、阳茎干)及雌性外生殖器构造(肛节、第一产卵瓣、第三产卵瓣)上既有相似性,又存在一定的种间差异,这些差异特征可作为种间鉴别的分类依据。5种宽广蜡蝉的雌性外生殖器构造均为首次报道,此外,还给出了这5种宽广蜡蝉的整体形态图、局部特征图和雌雄外生殖器特征图,以及在中国分布的10种宽广蜡蝉分种检索表。     

中国的广翅蜡蝉科附八新种

广翅蜡蝉科的种类,多数为害木本植物,少数为害禾本科草本植物,有的是果树、森林和农作物的害虫。但关于广翅蜡蝉科的研究,过去很不充分,我国的种类、分布与寄主关系,至今还不清楚。1935年胡经甫的昆虫名录中列入11种(包括3种同物异名),1959年《中国果树病虫志》中列了5种。 我们根据三十年来在全国各地的采集调查,和全国兄弟单位提供的标本,共鉴定出26种。本文着重记录它们的分布及其为害植物,并记载新种8种。     

基于形态及分子特征的鳖扁蜡蝉长翅型研究

研究了鳖扁蜡蝉属Cixiopsis Matsumura长翅型雌虫的形态和分子特征.通过和该属的模式种,即鳖扁蜡蝉Cixiopsis punctatus Matsumura,1900短翅型的形态比较,发现该长翅型雌虫在形态学方面存在某些差异.为了明确该长翅型雌虫的归属,还测定了该长翅型雌虫和鳖扁蜡蝉短翅型的COI序列,结...     

宽广蜡蝉属及广翅蜡蝉属前翅几何形态学分析

【目的】对目前存在争议的宽广蜡蝉属Pochazia和广翅蜡蝉属Ricania代表种的前翅形态特征进行研究,为这2个近缘属的属征厘定和种的合理归属提供更多信息。【方法】选取宽广蜡蝉属和广翅蜡蝉属共10种169头标本,每个标本前翅选取9个同源标点和前翅外轮廓(由60个半标点组成),采用主成分分析(principal component analysis, PCA)和典型变量分析(canonical variate analysis, CVA)方法,对前翅翅脉和翅轮廓进行量化分析,探讨这2个属的翅形变化规律。【结果】在对宽广蜡蝉属和广翅蜡蝉属10个代表种的前翅分析中,前3个主成分、典型变量分别能解释翅脉和翅轮廓74.945%和88.096%的变异,明确了CuA脉分叉点是变异度较高的位点,翅外缘、翅前缘和翅后缘端半部均有较高变异度;这2个属PCA中第1主成分方向上离散度高,印证了CuA脉分叉点、翅外缘、翅前缘和翅后缘端半部形状可作为属间分类依据;种间CVA中10个代表种聚集度良好,种间离散度较高,基于马氏距离显著性分析显示差异非常显著。【结论】几何形态学分析可用于宽广蜡蝉属和广翅蜡蝉属分类,但...     

蔷薇科果树八种天牛的危害特征及成虫种群动态

【目的】为明确辽宁省瓦房店市得利寺镇果园内蔷薇科果树上天牛的种类、危害特征和种群动态。【方法】采用笼养法和虫害木解析法进行研究。【结果】(1)共发现天牛8种,分别是家茸天牛Trichoferus campestris Faldermann、双隆短翅天牛Glaphyra kojimai Matsushita、多斑坡天牛Pterolophia multinotata Pic、拟蜡天牛Stenygrinum quadrinotatum Bates、樱桃虎天牛Chlorophorus diadema Motschulsky、桃红颈天牛Aromia bungii Faldermann、薄翅锯天牛Megopis sinica White和四点象天牛Mesosa myops Dalman。(2)桃红颈天牛为害果树活立木的主干;四点象天牛、樱桃虎天牛和多斑坡天牛主要为害衰弱的果树主干和树枝;薄翅锯天牛为害果树朽木;家茸天牛为害枯死的果树树干和树枝;双隆短翅天牛和拟蜡天牛为害细枝。(3)家茸天牛、双隆短翅天牛、多斑坡天牛、拟蜡天牛、桃红颈天牛和薄翅锯天牛一年中均有1个明显的羽化高峰,四点象天牛一年中有2个成虫出现高峰,樱桃虎天牛的羽化高峰不明显。【结论】不同果树上为害的天牛种类存在差异。8种天牛为害果树的健康程度存在差异,其中桃红颈天牛对果树的为害最严重。8种天牛的种群动态规律存在差异。     

中国19种蜡蝉的核型研究(同翅目：蜡蝉总科)

研究了中国19种蜡蝉的染色体数目、性别决定和染色体行为。2n=28(26+XO)被认为是蜡蝉科的原始核型特征。由于蜡蝉精巢具有被膜,减数分裂前期Ⅰ具有弥散期,因此作者认为蜡蝉与半翅目的关系更为密切。     

蒙瓢蜡蝉属Mongoliana Distant的分类研究(同翅目: 蜡蝉总科: 瓢蜡蝉科)

综述蒙瓢蜡蝉属的分类研究历史,记述中国蒙瓢蜡蝉属Mongoliana Distant 7种,其中包括5新种矛尖蒙瓢蜡蝉Mongoliana lanceolata, sp. nov.,三角蒙瓢蜡蝉Mongoliana triangularis, sp. nov.,锯缘蒙瓢蜡蝉Mongoliana serrata, sp. nov.,褐斑蒙瓢蜡蝉Mongoliana naevia, sp. nov. 和曲纹蒙瓢蜡蝉Mongoliana sinuata, sp. nov.;绘制了雄性外生殖器及前翅主要特征图,并列有分种检索表.新种模式标本均保存在西北农林科技大学昆虫博物馆.     

水葱新害虫——黑粒脉蜡蝉形态及DNA条形码研究

本文报道发生在贵州省威宁县草海国家级自然保护区水葱Schoenoplectus tobernaemontani上的1种新害虫——黑粒脉蜡蝉Nisia fudiginosa的形态及其DNA条形码.详细描述了黑粒脉蜡蝉卵、若虫及成虫的主要形态特征;同时通过PCR获取黑粒脉蜡蝉的线粒体Co Ⅰ基因序列;运用MEGA 6.0分...     

Effect of Artemisia annua oil on development and reproduction of Dysdercus koenigii F. (Hem., Pyrrhocoridae)

The effect of topical application of Artemisia annua oil on the development and reproduction of Dysdercus koenigii was studied. On the basis of 48 h mortality, the LD₅₀ for fifth instar nymphs was 0.48 μl/nymph. The treated nymphs showed 2 days delay in development, and also produced intermediates. The treatment decreased haemolymph protein concentration and disturbed its electrophoretic protein pattern. The adults which emerged from treated nymphs showed poor ovary development. There was a greater median neurosecretory activity in the treated insects compared with control insects till day 6 of adult life.     

Some effects of amputation of the antennae on pigmentation, growth and development in the locust, Schistocerca gregaria

ABSTRACT. Removal of the antennae from Schistocerca gregaria early in the third or fourth instar resulted in fifth instar nymphs with a green haemolymph and cuticle. Antennectomized adults had a lower somatic dry weight and a smaller fat body than operated control insects. In addition, their rate of sexual development increased and some of their morphometric parameters were altered. Implantation of corpora allata into fourth instar nymphs induced a green coloration of the haemolymph after a few days. It is suggested that antennectomy of Schistocerca nymphs resulted in an increased effectiveness of the corpus allatum hormone with its concomitant effects on nymphal pigmentation, growth and development, and adult morphometries. It is further suggested that antennectomy of crowded locusts may mimic, for them, the uncrowded condition, by reducing sensory input.     

Density-dependent accumulation of phase characteristics in a natural population of the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria

Abstract. Phase characteristics of locusts from parents that experienced different population densities were investigated under field conditions in Morocco. The density experienced by adults induced a marked phase change in colour, behaviour and morphometry of their offspring. A high-density subpopulation gave rise to a preponderance of black hatchlings that exhibited a high level of aggregation as later stage nymphs and showed gregarious morphometric features as adults, whereas a low-density subpopulation produced a majority of green hatchlings with a lesser tendency to group as final-instar nymphs and more solitarious morphometry as adults. The constrained isolation of insects from the low-density subpopulation, or crowding of insects from the high-density subpopulation, resulted in a behavioural and morphometric change towards even more solitarious characteristics in the former and more pronounced gregarious characteristics in the latter, relative to field-caught insects of the same age. These results from the field are consistent with those in the laboratory and provide more evidence for the dual roles of an individual locust's experience of crowding as well as that of its parents in density-dependent phase change.     

Microbial control of cotton pests: use of the naturally occurring entomopathogenic fungus Aspergillus sp. (BC 639) in the management of Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and beneficial insects on transgenic cotton crops

The commercial adoption of transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton (Bollgard II®) reduced the use of insecticides to control Helicoverpa spp. However, the ineffectiveness of the Bt toxin against sucking pests such as silverleaf whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) resulted in a marked increase in B. tabaci populations and in the use of insecticides to control this pest. The effect of the entomopathogenic fungus Aspergillus sp. BC 639 on B. tabaci and beneficial insects (predominantly predatory insects) was studied in commercial cotton field trials. The results showed that oil-based extracts of the entomopathogenic fungus BC 639 control the number of B. tabaci adults and nymphs in commercial transgenic cotton crops. The BC 639 fungus caused 60.0%, 67.2%, and 68.8% mortality in adults, and 54.6%, 62.3%, and 51.7% in nymphs at 7, 14, and 21 days after treatment, respectively, relative to the unsprayed controls. The effect of BC 639 at concentrations of 125, 250, and 500?ml/ha on low-density B. tabaci (～10 nymphs/leaf) did not differ significantly from that of the commercial insecticide (pyriproxifen). However, at higher densities (>50 nymphs per leaf), low concentrations of BC 639 (125 and 250?ml/ha) were not as effective as 500?ml/ha BC 639 in successfully controlling the pest. A simple graphic analysis suggested that the more B. tabaci nymphs per leaf, the fewer adults per leaf, and that once the number of nymphs increased to ～70 per leaf, a negative feedback regulatory effect reduced the survivorship of the nymphs and adults and/or caused the emigration of the adults from the contaminated leaves in search of new resources. Therefore, the ability of BC 639 to control B. tabaci adults and nymphs with minimal effects on predatory insects indicates its potential utility in supplementing integrated pest management programmes for cotton crops.     

Effects of the North Atlantic Oscillation on growth and phenology of stream insects

Climatic variation associated with the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) influences terrestrial and marine ecosystems, but its effects on river and stream ecosystems are less well known. The influence of the NAO on the growth of stream insects was examined using long-term empirical data on the sizes of mayfly and stonefly nymphs and on water temperature data. Models of egg development and nymphal growth in relation to temperature were used to predict the effect of the NAO on phenology. The study was based in two upland streams in mid-Wales UK that varied in the extent of plantation forestry in their catchments. Winter stream temperatures at both sites were positively related to the winter NAO index, being warmer in positive phases and colder in negative phases. The observed mean size and the simulated developmental period of mayfly nymphs were significantly related to the winter NAO index, with nymphs growing faster in positive phases of the NAO, but the growth of stonefly nymphs was not related to the NAO. This may have been due to the semivoltine stonefly lifecycle, but stonefly nymph growth is also generally less dependent on temperature. There were significant differences in growth rates of both species between streams, with nymphs growing more slowly in the forested stream that was consistently cooler than the open stream. Predicted emergence dates for adult mayflies varied by nearly two months between years, depending on the phase of the NAO. Variation in growth and phenology of stream insects associated with the NAO may influence temporal fluctuations in the composition and dynamics of stream communities.     

Comparative study of sensitivity and mortality of Triatoma infestan nymphs III and IV used in the xenodiagnosis of chronic chagasic patients]

Triatoma infestans nymphs have shown a good sensitivity for detecting Trypanosoma cruzi in the blood stream of infected hosts when are used in the xenodiagnosis (XD). This method, with its natural limitations, using seven nymphs III of T. infestans, has been routinely utilized with a satisfactory yield. With the aim of an eventual improving of the yield of XD (with 7 nymphs), two series of 54 XD boxes each, containing a total of 378 nymphs III and 378 nymphs IV respectively, were applied--one of each during three consecutive days--to nine chronic chagasic patients. Each of the nymphs was weighted before and after the application of the boxes, and the intestinal content of them was examined 30, 60 and 90 days later. The main comparative results obtained with nymphs III and IV of T. infestans were: blood ingestion 40 versus 107 mg (2.7 higher), positivity of insects 35.8% versus 50.6% (15.8% higher), positivity of XD boxes (7 nymphs each) 46.3% versus 55.6% (9.3% higher), and mortality rates 28.6% versus 12.2% (16.4% lower). All these results demonstrate that nymphs IV of T. infestans, because their higher capacity of ingesting blood and higher tolerance to examination manipulations, are more suitable for been used in XD.     

Adaptation of the repellency response to DEET in Rhodnius prolixus

For many years it has been accepted that DEET interferes with the detection of odours from the host instead of having a repellent effect. However, recent work showed that DEET acts as an odorant molecule and elicits a behavioural response in the absence of other stimuli. Therefore, DEET must promote some phenomenon connected with the stimuli-sensory system interaction, such as a sensory adaptation, where the sensory system regulates its sensitivity to different stimuli intensities during continuous or repetitive exposure. In this work, we studied different aspects of the insect-DEET interaction through behavioural observations. Previous exposure of fifth instar Rhodnius prolixus nymphs to DEET decreased the behavioural response to this repellent. We observed a decrease in repellence after different times of continuous stimulation with DEET in a time-dependent manner. The response to DEET was recovered 10 min after exposure, when insects were continuously stimulated during 5 or 10 min; maximum repellence was recovered 20 min after exposure when insects were stimulated for 20 min. DEET produced a repellent effect when nymphs were exposed only to its vapours. These results suggest that exposure to DEET produces adaptation in R. prolixus nymphs, and that the behavioural response elicited by DEET occurs via olfaction when no other stimuli are present.     

Maize Iranian mosaic virus infection promotes the energy sources of its insect vector,Laodelphax striatellus

Maize Iranian mosaic virus (MIMV, family Rhabdoviridae) causes an important disease in cereal crops in Iran. It is transmitted by the planthopper Laodelphax striatellus in a persistent, propagative manner. In the present study, the effect of MIMV on the energy reserves of L. striatellus was studied by comparing energy contents in viruliferous and non‐viruliferous insects. Results showed that MIMV‐infected male and female adults, and nymphs stored 1.82, 2.24 and 1.7‐fold more total energy reserves than non‐viruliferous individuals. This is consistent with a 2.55‐fold increase of the total energy (sum of energy sources in nymphs and adults) of viruliferous compared to non‐viruliferous specimens. A significant increase in glycogen (2.26‐fold), carbohydrate (2.13‐fold), lipid (1.63‐fold) and protein (1.96‐fold) was documented in viruliferous insects compared to non‐viruliferous insects. Based on these results, we conclude that MIMV enhances the energy reserves of its vector and therefore, may play a vital role in the ecology of L. striatellus.     

Relative susceptibility of different stages of Rhodnius prolixus to the entomopathogenic hyphomycete Beauveria bassiana.

Laboratory bioassays were conducted to determine the relative susceptibility of eggs, 1st-, 3rd-, 5th-instar nymphs and adults of Rhodnius prolixus to one isolate of the entomopathogenic hyphomycete, Beauveria bassiana. Treatments consisted of directly spraying on insects of increasing doses of inoculum (3 x 10(2) to 3 x 10(5) conidia per cm2). Mortality due to all doses of conidia was very high in the five tested stages of the target insect. Experiments on eggs demonstrated that the fungal isolate was able to kill eggs before they hatched. Both time-mortality and dose-mortality responses showed that the susceptibility of R. prolixus varied according to its stage of development and increased with age. As a matter of fact, at the dose of 3 x 10(3) conidia per cm2, LD 50 varied between 11.2 days in 1st-instar nymphs and 6.4 days in both 5th-instar nymphs and adults. Comparison of LD50 permitted to estimate that 1st-instar nymphs were about 700-fold less susceptible than the two oldest stages.