Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages

Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith, 1797) are polyphagous pests of great agricultural importance in subtropical and temperate climate regions. The usual management of production areas in the southern region of Brazil occurs after the harvesting of summer crops, and...

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Main Authors: Fabrício Oliveira Fernandes, Jéssica Ávila de Abreu, Lucas Martins Christ, Ana Paula Schneid Afonso da Rosa, Simone Martins Mendes
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Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2020-04-01
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Online Access:https://seer-dev.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/47782
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author Fabrício Oliveira Fernandes
Jéssica Ávila de Abreu
Lucas Martins Christ
Ana Paula Schneid Afonso da Rosa
Simone Martins Mendes
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description Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith, 1797) are polyphagous pests of great agricultural importance in subtropical and temperate climate regions. The usual management of production areas in the southern region of Brazil occurs after the harvesting of summer crops, and the areas are sown with pasture. Thus, forages recommended for grazing are azevém (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) and cornichão (Lotus corniculatus L.) due to their nutritional benefits, good palatability, regrowth, and hardiness. Considering the high degree of polyphagia of H. armigera and S. frugiperda, and the impact of maintaining continuous feeding areas (green bridges) in the management of these species, this work aimed to evaluate the development of H. armigera and S. frugiperda fed leaves of azevém and cornichão under laboratory conditions. The insects were collected in the city of Capão do Leão/RS in corn and soybean plantations. For each forage species, 130 newly hatched caterpillars were each placed in autoclaved glass tubes, with one-third of the tube length containing forage. The tubes were capped with waterproof cotton and placed in a climate-controlled room at 25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% relative humidity, and a 12-h photophase. The food was replenished daily until the caterpillars entered the pupae stage. The pupae were sexed and weighed, and the newly emerged adults were placed in pairs in PVC cages, lined with white A4 sulfite paper. The papers used as a laying substrate were removed and changed daily, and eggs were counted. The number of instars was determined by the linearized Dyar rule model. The complete randomization design was employed for the variables biological cycle length and viability of egg, caterpillar, pre-pupa, pupa, adult, and pre-oviposition phases and weight of caterpillars on the 14th day and pupae after 24 h. Based on the results obtained, a fertility life table was prepared. H. armigera did not complete the cycle, with only three instars and a duration of 22.1 and 24.6 days in azevém and cornichão, respectively. When evaluated in S. frugiperda caterpillars, development in forage species was observed, with five and six instars and duration of 51.7 and 45.1 days in azevém and cornichão, respectively. The azevém was distinguished by interference in the development cycle of the species, reducing the effect of the green bridge. In addition, surviving insects were susceptible to the effects of the agroecosystem due to the low-quality food source.  
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spelling doaj.art-973304fe31e646f4ba422d70acbd9fce2022-12-22T01:00:49ZengUniversidade Federal de UberlândiaBioscience Journal1981-31632020-04-01363Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter foragesFabrício Oliveira Fernandes0Jéssica Ávila de Abreu1Lucas Martins Christ2Ana Paula Schneid Afonso da Rosa3Simone Martins Mendes4Universidade Estadual PaulistaUniversidade Federal de PelotasUniversidade Federal de PelotasEmpresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuáriaEmpresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith, 1797) are polyphagous pests of great agricultural importance in subtropical and temperate climate regions. The usual management of production areas in the southern region of Brazil occurs after the harvesting of summer crops, and the areas are sown with pasture. Thus, forages recommended for grazing are azevém (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) and cornichão (Lotus corniculatus L.) due to their nutritional benefits, good palatability, regrowth, and hardiness. Considering the high degree of polyphagia of H. armigera and S. frugiperda, and the impact of maintaining continuous feeding areas (green bridges) in the management of these species, this work aimed to evaluate the development of H. armigera and S. frugiperda fed leaves of azevém and cornichão under laboratory conditions. The insects were collected in the city of Capão do Leão/RS in corn and soybean plantations. For each forage species, 130 newly hatched caterpillars were each placed in autoclaved glass tubes, with one-third of the tube length containing forage. The tubes were capped with waterproof cotton and placed in a climate-controlled room at 25 ± 1°C, 70 ± 10% relative humidity, and a 12-h photophase. The food was replenished daily until the caterpillars entered the pupae stage. The pupae were sexed and weighed, and the newly emerged adults were placed in pairs in PVC cages, lined with white A4 sulfite paper. The papers used as a laying substrate were removed and changed daily, and eggs were counted. The number of instars was determined by the linearized Dyar rule model. The complete randomization design was employed for the variables biological cycle length and viability of egg, caterpillar, pre-pupa, pupa, adult, and pre-oviposition phases and weight of caterpillars on the 14th day and pupae after 24 h. Based on the results obtained, a fertility life table was prepared. H. armigera did not complete the cycle, with only three instars and a duration of 22.1 and 24.6 days in azevém and cornichão, respectively. When evaluated in S. frugiperda caterpillars, development in forage species was observed, with five and six instars and duration of 51.7 and 45.1 days in azevém and cornichão, respectively. The azevém was distinguished by interference in the development cycle of the species, reducing the effect of the green bridge. In addition, surviving insects were susceptible to the effects of the agroecosystem due to the low-quality food source.   https://seer-dev.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/47782Covering plants.Insect resistance management.Cultural management.Constitutive resistance.Resistance of plants.
spellingShingle Fabrício Oliveira Fernandes
Jéssica Ávila de Abreu
Lucas Martins Christ
Ana Paula Schneid Afonso da Rosa
Simone Martins Mendes
Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages
Bioscience Journal
Covering plants.
Insect resistance management.
Cultural management.
Constitutive resistance.
Resistance of plants.
title Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages
title_full Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages
title_fullStr Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages
title_full_unstemmed Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages
title_short Development of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner, 1805) and Spodoptera frugiperda (SMITH, 1797) in winter forages
title_sort development of helicoverpa armigera hubner 1805 and spodoptera frugiperda smith 1797 in winter forages
topic Covering plants.
Insect resistance management.
Cultural management.
Constitutive resistance.
Resistance of plants.
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