不同农药对木瓜秀粉蚧的毒力及复配增效作用

为筛选对入侵害虫木瓜秀粉蚧毒力较好的农药及复配增效配比,为该虫的化学药剂防治提供理论依据,本文采用叶面喷雾法测定了11种农药对木瓜秀粉蚧2龄若虫的室内毒力,挑选毒力较好的两种药剂进行复配,筛选增效配比,并进行田间药效试验。结果表明,11种农药对木瓜秀粉蚧的毒力大小依次为:螺螨酯>哒螨灵>噻虫胺>联苯菊酯>矿物油>高效氯氰菊酯>炔螨特>啶虫脒>吡虫啉>噻螨酮>四螨嗪。哒螨灵与螺螨酯(60∶40)复配共毒系数最大,为182.47。田间药效试验发现,混配药剂防效均高于单剂且达到差异显著。     

Allozyme and microsatellite loci provide discordant estimates of population differentiation in the endangered dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) within the Mediterranean Sea

The dusky grouper, Epinephelus marginatus, inhabits coastal reefs in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. A decline in the abundance of this long-lived protogynous hermaphrodite has led to its listing as an endangered species in the Mediterranean, and heightened management concerns regarding its genetic variability and population substructure. To address these concerns, we analysed genetic variation at seven microsatellite and 28 allozyme loci in dusky groupers sampled from seven areas (for microsatellites) and three areas (for allozymes) in the west-central Mediterranean. Levels of genetic variability were higher for microsatellites than for allozymes (mean H(E) = 0.78 and 0.07, respectively), but similar to those observed in other marine fishes with comparable markers. Both microsatellites and allozymes revealed significant genetic differentiation among all areas analysed with each class of marker, but the magnitude of differentiation revealed by allozymes over three locales (F(ST) = 0.214) was greater than that detected with microsatellites over seven areas, or over the three areas shared with the allozyme analysis (F(ST) = 0.018 and approximately 0, respectively). A large proportion of the allozyme differentiation was due to a single locus (ADA*) possibly influenced by selection, but allozyme differentiation over the three areas was still highly significant (F(ST) = 0.06, P < 0.0001), and the 95% confidence intervals for allozyme and microsatellite F(ST) did not overlap when this locus was excluded. There was no evidence of isolation by distance with either class of markers. Our results lead us to conclude that dusky groupers are not panmictic in the Mediterranean Sea and suggest that they should be managed on a local basis. However, more work is needed to elucidate genetic relationships among populations.     

Characterization and risk assessment of the invasive papaya mealybug,Paracoccus marginatus,in Kenya under changing climate

The present study was conducted to characterize the newly invasive papaya mealybug Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink in Kenya using molecular techniques and to establish the potential risk of spread of the pest. Although abundant literature of P. marginatus outbreaks exists in other parts of the world, studies from Africa are rare. Our results revealed significant similarity between Kenyan samples with GenBank accession number KP692333.1 of P. marginatus. Phylogenetic analyses generated a tree that was paraphyletic with two clusters showing low genetic distance values for the P. marginatus sequences, which diverged from that of Planococcus citri. Our models displayed an optimal performance with mean area under the curve value of 0.82 and 0.98 for Genetic Algorithm for Rule-Set Production (GARP) and maximum entropy modelling (MaxEnt), respectively. Isothermality was the most influential variable in determining the potential distribution of P. marginatus with a 69% contribution to the models. Other variables included temperature mean diurnal range temperature seasonality, temperature annual range and annual precipitation in decreasing order of contribution. Current prediction by both models exceeded the existing range of P. marginatus, exacerbating the potential threat of the pest. GARP was more conservative in predicting suitable areas for P. marginatus, while MaxEnt showed further expansion by the year 2050. Our findings provide important information to guide biosecurity agencies in decision-making to prevent the spread and enhance control efforts of P. marginatus.     

Evidence for the reproductive isolation of Dermacentor marginatus and Dermacentor reticulatus (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks based on cross-breeding, morphology and molecular studies

The species status of Dermacentor marginatus and Dermacentor reticulatus was evaluated by scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination of adult ticks, cross-breeding experiments and molecular biological analysis of eggs derived from transspecific pairings. The SEM investigations including the morphometric quantification of phenotypic features resulted in an unequivocal differentiation of adult D. marginatus and D. reticulatus ticks. The cross-breeding experiments demonstrated that irrespective of whether female ticks of both species were applied with con- or transspecific male ticks or without males to sheep, they engorged and laid eggs. The larvae, however, developed only in eggs which originated from conspecific matings. A nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the second internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) using the DNA of eggs from transspecific pairings and sequencing of the PCR products revealed two different genotypes. The genotypes of eggs originating from D. marginatus and D. reticulatus females of these pairings differed. However, the eggs deposited by D. marginatus always possessed the same two genotypes as did the eggs produced by D. reticulatus. These results argue for a strict reproductive isolation of D. marginatus and D. reticulatus and, therefore, for a separate species status.     

Tetranucleotide microsatellite DNA loci from the dollar sunfish (Lepomis marginatus)

We describe polymerase chain reaction (PCR) primers and conditions to amplify one dinucleotide and eight tetranucleotide microsatellite DNA loci isolated from the dollar sunfish (Lepomis marginatus). The PCR primers were tested on 20 or more individuals from five populations. The dollar sunfish microsatellite primers developed yielded a high number of alleles (4 to 14 per locus), and high observed heterozygosities (0.500–0.857).     

Hypoxia tolerance of two centrarchid sunfishes and an introduced cichlid from karstic Everglades wetlands of southern Florida, U.S.A.

In this study, the hypoxia tolerance of three Everglades fishes, two native centrarchids ( Lepomis gulosus and Lepomis marginatus ) and a recently introduced cichlid ( Hemichromis letourneuxi ), were documented. Aquatic surface respiration (ASR) thresholds were lowest for H. letourneuxi , followed by L. gulosus , then L. marginatus . The ASR thresholds for L. marginatus were within ranges reported for small, freshwater tropical fishes, while those for L. gulosus were similar to swamp-adapted fishes. For H. letourneuxi , ASR thresholds were some of the lowest reported. All three species showed excellent tolerance of low dissolved oxygen levels when allowed access to the surface. When denied surface access, L. marginatus lost equilibrium at a higher oxygen tension than the other species. Overall, although all species easily tolerated hypoxia, H. letourneuxi appeared to be best equipped to deal with hypoxia, followed by L. gulosus , then L. marginatus . Hemichromis letourneuxi also exhibited more aggressive behaviours than the centrarchids. These results suggest that hypoxia is not likely to prevent H. letourneuxi from exploiting the seasonally inundated wetlands of south Florida while expanding its range there.     

警惕一种新的外来入侵生物——木瓜粉蚧Paracoccus marginatus

【背景】木瓜粉蚧是一种重要的农林害虫,原产于中美洲地区,2008年起入侵南亚和东南亚多个国家并造成严重危害,目前在我国台湾和广州已有分布,对我国威胁极大。【方法】在收集、整理木瓜粉蚧原产地或入侵地的生物学、生态学、地理学等信息的基础上,介绍了木瓜粉蚧的形态特征、寄主植物、地理分布、危害和生物学特性,并利用Maxent生态位模型和Arc GIS对木瓜粉蚧在我国的潜在适生区进行了风险评估。【结果】木瓜粉蚧在长江流域以南地区具有广泛的适生区,华南地区在气候条件、寄主等方面利于木瓜粉蚧的生存和危害。【结论与意义】该虫对我国华南地区的潜在威胁十分巨大,亟需加强防范该虫扩散和暴发。     

Occurrence of dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus (Lowe, 1834) in gulfs of northern Patagonia, Argentina

The occurrence of the dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus in northern Patagonian Gulfs San Matías and Nuevo, Argentina, is recorded. This finding represents the southernmost record of the species for the southern hemisphere.     

Age and growth of the dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus (Lowe 1834) in an exploited population of the western Mediterranean Sea

The age and growth of the dusky grouper, Epinephelus marginatus , in the Balearic Islands (western Mediterranean) were studied by otolith analysis from a sample of 358 specimens ranging in total length ( L _T) from 6·6 to 105·6 cm. The specimens came from commercial artisanal and recreational spear fisheries between 1999 and 2003. Otoliths grew asymmetrically throughout the range of L _T studied, showing a clear pattern of alternating translucent and opaque bands. Marginal increment analysis of specimens up to 8 years-old indicated that a single opaque band was formed each year during spring and summer. Whole otoliths allowed ageing specimens up to 10 years old, but above that age whole otoliths yielded lower age estimates than sectioned otoliths. The maximum estimated age was 61 years, which significantly extends the estimated life span of the species from a maximum of 36 years in a previous study. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters were estimated as L _∞= 95·5 cm L _T, K = 0·087 and T _O=−1·12. The study revealed differences in mean L _T at age and age structure between the shallow- and deep-water samples which may be attributed to different fishing pressure and environmental conditions.