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

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% survival rate. Preoviposition and egg incubation per...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of biology 2003-08, Vol.63 (3), p.463-468
Main Authors: Jusselino-Filho, P, Zanuncio, J C, Fragoso, D B, Serrão, J E, Lacerda, M C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Feed
Animals
BIOLOGY
Brontocoris tabidus
Female
Heteroptera - physiology
Houseflies
insect rearing
Larva
Life Cycle Stages - physiology
Longevity
Male
Musca domestica
Muscidae
Nutritive Value
reproduction
Reproduction - physiology
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Summary: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% 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% 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.
ISSN:1519-6984
1678-4375
1519-6984
1678-4375
DOI:10.1590/S1519-69842003000300012