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Worldwide, rearing of Trichopria drosophilae (Perkins) (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) on Drosophila melanogaster Meigen (Diptera: Drosophilidae) (commercial host) is considered more advantageous than using D. suzukii (Matsumura), but D. melanogaster pupae are smaller. To increase the quality of T. drosophilae reproduced in D. melanogaster four populations were combined. From the pooled population a mass selection of larger pupae was made, and various biological parameters of the fly and the parasitoid were measured prior, during, and after mass selection. There were no biological differences in the four initial populations of D. melanogaster. The sizes of the fly and the emerged parasitoids in the selected pupae increased throughout the generations, stabilizing in the generation 15. The parasitoids that emerged from larger pupae were larger and more prolific. These results would allow the production of larger and more prolific parasitoids. The replicability of these mass selection techniques could improve the quality of T. drosophilae in other colonies where D. melanogaster is used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European pepper moth, Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), is an invasive and polyphagous species that has spread to several countries around the world. Currently there is little information in Mexico on this species. This paper describes and illustrates the characteristics of adults and pupae of both sexes, the male genitalia, and the damage caused by larvae in strawberry plantations. Adults possess several distinctive features that make them recognizable from other pest Lepidoptera, such as the transverse distal line on the forewings, which forms a finger-like figure. The abdomen of females is wide, contrary to males which is thin, tubular and elongated beyond the wings. The sexual differences in pupae are observed in the genital slits located in the 9th abdominal segment. The male slit presents a lobe on each side, while the female lacks these structures. The larvae feed on the roots, stems and fruits of strawberry plants, also allowing the entry of opportunistic pathogens. This information is useful to initiate research that requires live sexed insects, to support species identification and improve monitoring methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Large-scale insect breeding is a sustainable practice that causes little environmental impact and significant quantities of residues. The silk worm pupa is one of the most commonly generated sub-products in sericulture. Several countries use it as an alternative source for animal nutrition due to its availability and low cost. It offers multiple nutritional benefits that result in better animal health and production. Aim. To conduct a review of the state of the art in the utilization of silk worm pupae in animal nutrition, their nutritional value, uses in animal feeding, aviculture, aquaculture, and other domesticated species. Development: The scientific results have demonstrated that the pupae can be used satisfactorily as an ingredient in the diet of most domesticated species due to their high contents of protein, essential amino acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It can meet the nutritional demands of animals to a large extent. The market offers attractive choices for animals, including pets (birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes), based on lyophilized silk worm pupae, which are defatted, frozen, and sold by wellknown international brands. Conclusions: The silk worm pupae constitute a cost-effective highly nutritional sub-product for the diet of domesticated species with favorable results in animal health and production indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Plutella xylostella is a major pest of cruciferous crops in more than 100 countries. The main control method for P. xylostella is based on the use of chemical insecticides. However, this moth species is characterized by its rapid development of resistance to almost all insecticides. The application of low concentrations of insecticides can affect the physiology, biochemistry, and ecology of insects. In this study, a cypermethrin resistance selection was performed during eight generations of P. xylostella and the sublethal dose (LC20) of the resistant line and the susceptible line was determined. Later, the sublethal dose was applied to third instar larvae to investigate its effect on the percentage of pupation, weight of pupae, emergence of adults in two generations (parents and offspring), as well as the development times of each phase of development of P xylostella. A decrease was observed in the percentage of formed pupae, emerged adults and pupal weight. On the other hand, the number of oviposited eggs increased when individuals were exposed to the insecticide. The above can be an important factor for the management and control of this pest when problems of resistance to cypermethrin occur. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Techniques for marking insects in population studies are used to follow the development of the organisms. For this purpose, dyes must not affect their biology, behavior, or camouflage; such as those utilized in coleopterans, lepidopterans, dipterans, isopterans and hymenopterans. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two liposoluble dyes in marking the neuropteran Ceraeochrysa valida (Banks), and the effect of dyes on the development and survival of larvae and pupae; under the hypothesis that at least one of the two dyes would adequately mark the insects without affecting them for evaluation. The dyes Sudan Red 7B (red) and Sudan Blue 670 (blue) were evaluated mixed in the diet for larvae, plus a not dyed control; 40 recently hatched larvae were used per treatment. The number of marked insects and the duration of the larval and pupal periods were evaluated. This information was analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Wilcoxon rank sum test. The percentage of survival as larva, from larva to pupa, and from pupa to adult periods was analyzed with the Chi-square test. All of the larvae were adequately marked with Sudan Blue 670 and 98% with Sudan Red 7B. The duration of the larval and pupal periods presented significant differences (p£0.0001). Larvae showed a longer period of larval development when they were fed with the red dye (median of 16 d) or blue dye (15.5 d), compared to the control (14 d; p£0.0004). However, the pupal period was longer with the red dye (13 d) than with the blue dye (11 d; p=0.0003) or the control (11 d; p£0.0001), with no differences between the latter two (p=0.42). The percentages of survival of larvae, larva to pupa, emergence of adults, or larva to emergence of adult did not show significant differences among treatments (p>0.63). Therefore, Sudan Blue 670 was the dye chosen for the evaluations of C. valida in the field; which gave an unequivocal color to the larvae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study seeks to establish the applicability of the spatial analysis of the Aedes aegypti pupal index (PI) as a tool to evaluate the transmission risk of arbovirus in a specific locality. The PI and traditional infestation indexes of Aedes aegypti larvae were obtained for 366 households during the rainy season in 2018 in the La Gran Vía. With the data obtained, a geographic information system (GIS) was created, and the spatial interpolation of the variables included in the study was made. Some 1,211 inhabitants were counted, and 617 containers were inspected. According to the container classification, concrete tanks were the most frequent (51%) and the most productive - accounting for 93% of pupae. The estimated pupal index in the locality was 0.4. The spatial heterogeneity of the arbovirus transmission risk and its components is described. The implementation of the cartographic representation of the pupal index, in addition to an analysis of arbovirus transmission risk, according to the human vulnerability and the vectorial menace, provides important information for control and prevention strategies, and enables an enhanced management of resources by local authorities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Skippers remain one of the most diverse and least known butterfly group. In this work the presence of the skipper Rhinthon cubana is reported from localities of La Lisa and Guanabacoa municipalities, Havana province, Cuba. Mature larva and pupa of the species are described, alongside characteristics of larval behavior. The species seems to be widespread in Cuba and could inhabit a great variety of ecosystems where its hostplants are found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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To determine conditions for establishing Comadia redtenbacheri (Hammerschmidt) cultures in a nursery, tests on production of the insect were conducted. Pots that contained loam soil and five agave plants approximately three years old were used. On these plants, larvae (>0.30 g) were released to induce pupation and adult emergence. The larvae were placed at densities of 200, 400 and 600 per pot with three replications distributed at random. To quantify adult emergence and oviposition on the agaves, pupal exuviae were counted and egg masses were weighed. Numbers of emerged adults were different: 15.9 % in pots with 600 larvae, 1.1 % with 400 larvae and 5.3 % with 200 larvae (p⩽0.05). Weight of egg masses were also different: 0.9609 g with 600 larvae, 0.1257 g with 400 larvae and 0.2694 g with 200 larvae (p⩽0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study reports the description of Tetraleurodes tepalcingo sp. nov., found in Morelos México on stems of Acacia farneciana (L.) Willd. The relationship of this species with Tetraleurodes caulicola Nakahara and Tetraleurodes tuberculosa Nakahara is discused. A puparial key to identify species of the genus Tetraleurodes from Mexico is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The research of alternative food for aquatic species with high economic potential is one of the main topics of study in aquaculture. The present study evaluated the consumption of pre-adult mosquitoes by four ornamental fish species Carassius auratus, Pterophyllum scalare, Danio rerio and Xiphophorus helleri. The experimental design consisted of four treatments with three replicates. Each assay was performed independently between species. In each aquarium (1 l) two juvenile fish were placed, the wet weight and total length (mean ± standard deviation) were known. 100 larvae were supplied in one of the treatments, and 100 pupae in the other one. The daily rate of larvae and pupae consumption was recorded at an interval of three hours during a 24-hour time period per each species. Pre-adult mosquitoes wet weight differed 5.20% and dry weight 37.69%, both were higher in mosquito's pupae (p < 0.001). The fish were more active during the light phase, 09:00-1 8:00 h, as evidenced by a higher consumption rate of mosquito's larvae and pupae. Carassius auratus had the highest consumption 131.33 ± 4.16 larvae/fish/24 hour and 86.16 ± 3.20 pupae/fish/24 hour, which significantly different compared to P. scalare, D. rerio and X. helleri (p < 0.001). Finally Carassius auratus showed an excellent ability to ingest pre-adult mosquitoes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Chironomidae is a cosmopolitan family of Nematoceran flies with more than 20 000 species described. However the diversity of genera and species of the family in the Andean region beyond the 2000m.a.s.l are scarcely known. We conducted faunal surveys and biomonitoring research in different streams of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru from May 2005 to October 2011. Based on specimens collections, a taxonomic key was developed to identify pupae and pupal exuviae of 46 genera of midges (Diptera, Chironomidae) collected from streams at high altitude areas on the Andean tropical mountains. We included illustrations and brief taxonomic descriptions for all genera, of which several ones have not yet been formally described; in this latter case we used the nomenclature of Roback & Coffman (1983). For two genera, Cricotopus and Genus 1, keys to the most common morphospecies were provided. Results showed that in this area the chironomid assemblages are dominated by the members of the subfamily Orthocladiinae (22 genera) followed by the Chironominae (13). Six genera of Tanypodinae were identified, while only three and two genera were present from subfamilies Podonominae and Diamesinae. This key may be very useful for both studies about drift in streams, and for biomonitoring purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to know the susceptibility of larvae and pupae of T. nigritus to entomopathogenic nematode H. indica, the present study is carried out to establish different concentrations of infective juveniles per each 0.25 kg soil (JI.soil-1) and a control treatment to which sterile water was applied. Observations were made 24 hours after inoculating entomopathogenic nematodes and up to 96 hours, and larvae and pupae mortality was assessed. After ten days, individuals with mortality signs were transferred to Whife traps for removal of JI from insect corpses. This experiment was repeated with the use of JI emerged and harvested to check their effectiveness on T. nigritus. Larvae and pupae of T. nigritus showed susceptibility to entomopathogenic nematode H. indica in laboratory conditions. The mortality percentage for both development stages increased as the concentration of JI.soil-1 increased. Ten days after inoculation, nematodes (JI) emerged from the interior of the bodies, and were observed on their surfaces. At concentrations above 1 200 JI, 100 % mortality was achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the present work are described and illustrated the third-instar larva and pupa of Rutela lineola Linneo, 1767. This rutelinae is quite common in Uruguay, their larvae are xylophagous finding them inside fallen trunks. An identification key of the third-instar larvae for the Rutelinae species described in Uruguay including R. formosa and R. dorcyi, is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A new species of Macrocopturus Heller found in Bursera citronella Mc Vaugh & Rzedowski in Guerrero, Mexico is described. M. bruserophagus, new species, is proportionally broader and more flattened above than other species of the genus, and has carinate femora armed with ventral teeth. Larvae and pupa are described also. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Aedes aegypti surveillance has largely relied upon larvae indices however this has been strongly criticized as they provide scanty information to determine dengue risk of transmission. Objetives. To determine the most productive Ae. aegypti pupae water containers, the emerging daily numbers of Ae. aegypti adult females, as well as the mosquito spatial distribution in the area of study. Material and Methods. A survey was carried out in the whole La Lisa municipality to collect the immature mosquito stages in different water containers. Daily numbers of emerging females was calculated, and temperature and rainfall data were also collected. Results. A total of 527 water containers had figures of 1268 Ae. aegypti (986 larvae and 282 pupae) during the year of study. They were distributed in 53 different habitats, lower tanks or tins for water storage were the most productive for the pupae stages in the study. The highest adult female emerging rate occurred during July-August and the lowest between October-December. A significant positive relation was found for temperature, rainfall and the number of habitats but not for daily emerging females. Conclusions. The study proposes to use pupae surveillance for the Ae. aegypti control program in Cuba to focus on the most productive mosquito water containers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Larvae and adults of some species of the genus Astaena may damage the roots and leaves of cultivated plants in the temperate and cold climates in Colombia. The third instar larva as well as male and female pupae of Astaena valida Burm. are described and illustrated. An identification key for the larvae of some genera of Colombian Melolonthinae is included. Larvae of A. valida live in disfunctional soils feeding on roots of yucca, grass, coffee, fique, tomato, pineapple, asparagous, maize and ornamental plants, with densities up to 36 grubs/m². Adults have seasonal activity during October-November rainfall period, and are attracted to electric lights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under natural conditions T. howardi (Olliff), a pupal parasitoid of Diatraea saccharalis (Fab.) in Cuba, prefers pupae of D. saccharalis vs. pupae of Lixophaga diatraeae (Towns.); both parasitoids occupies microhabitats very distant, without competence by food. Confined T. howardi completes his biological cycle only in L. diatraeae pupae with age no more than 36 hours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Last instar larvae and pupae of Protoptila dubitans Mosely, 1939 and P. misionensis Flint, 1972 are described for the first time. They are compared to those of other described species. The diagnostic characters of the larvae are: coloration of sclerites; areas with setae on the pro-, meso- and metanotum; size and shape of sclerites of the meso- and metanotum; setal distribution on the urites. The characters studied of pupae are: chaetotaxy of labrum; mandibles, and hooks on the urotergites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study two new species of the genus Trialeurodes Cockerell from Yucatan peninsula are described based on morphological characteristics of the pupae cases, which were mounted on microscope slides and observed with a compound microscope. The new species found are: Trialeurodes quintanarroensis sp. nov. on Gymnopodium floribundum Rofle in Tulum, State of Quintana Roo; T. campecheanensis sp. nov. on Piscidia piscipula L. in Champoton and Campeche, in the state of Campeche. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pseudacteon Coquillett phorid flies oviposit on Solenopsis Westwood ants and pupate within the ant's head. We have evaluated the relationship between pupae's viability, presence of respiratory horns and the operculum color in four species of Pseudacteon reared on Solenopsis invicta Buren and Solenopsis richteri Forel ants. The presence of respiratory horns was significantly associated with pupae's viability for all species considered (p < 0,001) but operculum color was not (p > 0,09), except (p < 0,01) when Pseudacteon cultellatus Borgmeier had developed on S. invicta nanitic and reserve workers. Pupae with light-colored opercula were more frequent in P. cultellatus, whereas brown opercula were more frequent for the other species that attack bigger ants. Mimetism can be invoked to explain the similarity in opercula color with that of the head of the parasitized ant as a way to avoid recognition by members of the colony. We conclude that the presence of respiratory horns is necessary for pupae survival of most of the pupae and we suggest to use the presence of respiratory horns as an indicator of the efficiency of rearing protocols for this group of parasitoids. We also recommend using forager ants because other casts do not seem to be appropriate hosts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The larvae and pupae of Microchorema extensum Schmid, and Neochorema sinuatum Schmid, are described; larvae not identified, denominated provisorily Genus X and Genus Y are described too. The larva of M. extensum are distinguished by: femur I elonged with ventro-distal process thin, tibia and tarso I partially fused between them; prosternum with a central quadrangular plate and two elonged lateral ones. Pupa has relatively short jaws and posterior dorsal plates III cleaved. The larvae of N. sinuatum have prosternum with three plates, a big central plate and two lateral in anterior position and femur I width in the distal edge, without ventro-distal projection; the pupa don't have dorsal plate on segment II. The larva denominated Genus X have prosternum with a big central plate and anterior femur elonged with ventro-distal process thin while the larva provisorily named Genus V have prothoracic sternum with three sclerites; two trhee point latero-anterior and a posterior with "U" shape; elongated anterior femur with broad basodistal process. Neochorema Schmid is named for the first time for Argentina. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Third instar larvae of Anomala inconstans Burmeister, Ancongnatha sellata Arrow and Ligyrus (Ligyrodes) sallei Bates, are described using 35 specimens collected from soil with corn crops, domestic compost and forest leaf litter and sheep dung in the mountains of northern Chiapas, as well as compost from coffe fruit remains in the mountains of central Veracruz, Mexico. The pupae of A. sellata and L. (L.) sallei also are described using specimens reared in captivity. Drawings of the diagnostic structures, notes on the life cycles, comparative comments on related species, and a key to some common larvae in the soils from Los Altos de Chiapas, Mexico, are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objetive of the present contribution is to redescribe the quetotaxia of the larva and the pupa of Toxorhynchites guadeloupensis (Dyar & Knab). The larval mouthpart is described for the first time. The material examined is from Tucumán province in the Argentina northwestern. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The life cycle of Pelidnota (Pelidnota) virescens Burm. is described and discussed, beginning with 48 eggs laid by five females collected in Acamilpa, Morelos, Mexico. Larvae were reared in fragments of soft, rotten wood of Annona sp. (Annonaceae). In captivity, the life cycle was completed in one year. Duration of each instar was as follows: first larvae 15 days, second larvae 45 days, third larvae 200 days, pupae 29 days, and adults 31 days. Each larva consumed at least 55 g of dry rotten wood. Maximum live weights of third instar larvae were from 2.50 g in females and 2.41 g in males. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three larval instars and pupa of Euphoria basalis (G. & P.) are described for the first time, with specimens collected and reared near San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Drawings of diagnostic structures and data about the life cycle and habits of this species are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]