Biology of Brontocoris tabidus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) fed with Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae) larvae

Jusselino-Filho, P; Zanuncio, J. C; Fragoso, D. B; Serräo, J. E; Lacerda, M. C

Jusselino-Filho, P; Zanuncio, J. C; Fragoso, D. B; Serräo, J. E; Lacerda, M. C.

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Jusselino-Filho, P; Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Departamento de Biologia Animal. BIOAGRO. Viçosa. BR
Zanuncio, J. C; Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Departamento de Biologia Animal. BIOAGRO. Viçosa. BR
Fragoso, D. B; Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Departamento de Biologia Animal. BIOAGRO. Viçosa. BR
Serräo, J. E; Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Departamento de Biologia Animal. Viçosa. BR
Lacerda, M. C; Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Departamento de Biologia Animal. BIOAGRO. Viçosa. BR

Braz. j. biol ; 63(3): 463-468, Aug. 2003. tab, graf

Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-353969

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ABSTRACT

Development and reproductive performance of Brontocoris tabidus (Signoret) (Heteroptera Pentatomidae) fed with Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae) larvae was evaluated. Duration of the nymphal phase of this predator was 31.2 days, with a 44.1 percent survival rate. Preoviposition and egg incubation periods and number of eggs/egg mass were 8.14 days, 5.6 days, and 45.4, respectively. B. tabidus presented 44.7 percent egg viability. Female longevity of this predator was 18.4 days. Results are discussed based on this prey use in mass rearing and maintenance of colonies of B. tabidus under laboratory conditions.

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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Reproduction / Heteroptera / Life Cycle Stages / Animal Feed Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Braz. j. biol Journal subject: BIOLOGIA Year: 2003 Document type: Article Affiliation country:

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