Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae)
The hoverfly <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> is currently one of the most effective predators commercially available for aphid pest control. However, knowledge of the reproductive system of males and females of this syrphid is limited. The present article aims to report how changes in th...
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| description | The hoverfly <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> is currently one of the most effective predators commercially available for aphid pest control. However, knowledge of the reproductive system of males and females of this syrphid is limited. The present article aims to report how changes in the temperature and photoperiod may affect development of the gonads (ovaries and testes), oviposition, and fecundity during the lifespan of <i>S. rueppellii.</i> Four environmental conditions (14L:10D, T: 20 ± 1 °C; 12L:12D, T: 20 ± 1 °C; 14L:10D, T: 25 ± 1 °C; and 12L:12D, T: 25 ± 1 °C) were used to determine oviposition, hatching percentage, and lifespan during a period of 30 days after the adult emergence. The maturation of the ovaries was done under three treatments (barley leaves with aphids always available; barley leaves two days per week with aphids available; no barley leaves available), and in the same environmental conditions noted above. Males at 14L:10D, 20 ± 1 °C; and 14L:10D, 25 ± 1 °C; were used to analyze and study the maturation of the testes. Females at 14L:10D; T: 25 ± 1 °C showed a significant difference in oviposition, percentage of hatching, and rate of eggs. A detailed description of the male and female gonads was undertaken, and it was determined that the conditions in which males sexually mature early are at 14L:10D, 25 ± 1 °C. These results will improve the application of <i>S. rueppellii</i> in crops, for the control of aphid pests. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5121ffb9c7974158a45ae1dc611226c22023-11-30T21:08:30ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502022-06-0113757310.3390/insects13070573Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae)José J. Orengo-Green0José L. Casas1Mª. Ángeles Marcos-García2Unidad Asociada (UA-CSIC) IPAB, Research Institute CIBIO (Centro Iberoamericano de la Biodiversidad), Science Park, University of Alicante, Ctra, San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 Alicante, SpainUnidad Asociada (UA-CSIC) IPAB, Research Institute CIBIO (Centro Iberoamericano de la Biodiversidad), Science Park, University of Alicante, Ctra, San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 Alicante, SpainUnidad Asociada (UA-CSIC) IPAB, Research Institute CIBIO (Centro Iberoamericano de la Biodiversidad), Science Park, University of Alicante, Ctra, San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 Alicante, SpainThe hoverfly <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> is currently one of the most effective predators commercially available for aphid pest control. However, knowledge of the reproductive system of males and females of this syrphid is limited. The present article aims to report how changes in the temperature and photoperiod may affect development of the gonads (ovaries and testes), oviposition, and fecundity during the lifespan of <i>S. rueppellii.</i> Four environmental conditions (14L:10D, T: 20 ± 1 °C; 12L:12D, T: 20 ± 1 °C; 14L:10D, T: 25 ± 1 °C; and 12L:12D, T: 25 ± 1 °C) were used to determine oviposition, hatching percentage, and lifespan during a period of 30 days after the adult emergence. The maturation of the ovaries was done under three treatments (barley leaves with aphids always available; barley leaves two days per week with aphids available; no barley leaves available), and in the same environmental conditions noted above. Males at 14L:10D, 20 ± 1 °C; and 14L:10D, 25 ± 1 °C; were used to analyze and study the maturation of the testes. Females at 14L:10D; T: 25 ± 1 °C showed a significant difference in oviposition, percentage of hatching, and rate of eggs. A detailed description of the male and female gonads was undertaken, and it was determined that the conditions in which males sexually mature early are at 14L:10D, 25 ± 1 °C. These results will improve the application of <i>S. rueppellii</i> in crops, for the control of aphid pests.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/7/573Gonad’s descriptionlifetime fecundityovipositionphotoperiodpredatory hoverflytemperature |
| spellingShingle | José J. Orengo-Green José L. Casas Mª. Ángeles Marcos-García Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) Insects Gonad’s description lifetime fecundity oviposition photoperiod predatory hoverfly temperature |
| title | Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) |
| title_full | Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) |
| title_short | Effect of Abiotic Climatic Factors on the Gonadal Maturation of the Biocontrol Agent <i>Sphaerophoria rueppellii</i> (Wiedemann, 1830) (Diptera: Syrphidae) |
| title_sort | effect of abiotic climatic factors on the gonadal maturation of the biocontrol agent i sphaerophoria rueppellii i wiedemann 1830 diptera syrphidae |
| topic | Gonad’s description lifetime fecundity oviposition photoperiod predatory hoverfly temperature |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/7/573 |
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