Effect of Fungal Species on the Development and Reproductive Traits of the Fungal-Feeding Mite Rhizoglyphus robini (Astigmata: Acaridae)

The bulb mite, Rhizoglyphus robini (Claparède; Astigmata: Acaridae), is a cosmopolitan pest with a broad host range, including commercially grown edible fungi in China. In this study, we recorded the development and reproductive traits of the bulb mite reared on four mushroom species: Agaricus bispo...

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Published in:Journal of economic entomology 2018-02, Vol.111 (1), p.154-158
Main Authors: Qu, Shao-Xuan, Luo, Xin, Ma, Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acaridae - growth & development
Acaridae - physiology
Agaricus - physiology
Animals
Astigmata
Basidiocarps
Diet
ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR
edible fungi
Fecundity
Female
Fertility
Fungi
Herbivory
Host range
Life span
life table parameters
Longevity
Mites
Mushrooms
Pleurotus - physiology
Reproduction
reproductive trait
Rhizoglyphus robini
Shiitake Mushrooms - physiology
Species
Temperature
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Summary:The bulb mite, Rhizoglyphus robini (Claparède; Astigmata: Acaridae), is a cosmopolitan pest with a broad host range, including commercially grown edible fungi in China. In this study, we recorded the development and reproductive traits of the bulb mite reared on four mushroom species: Agaricus bisporus Lange, Pleurotus ostreatus Kumm, Pleurotus pulmonarius (Fr.) Quél., and Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler at six constant temperatures ranging from 15 to 31°C and 80% RH. Developmental time for the immature stages was significantly affected by fungal species, ranging from 9.45 ± 1.83 d (reared on L. edodes at 31°C) to 26.39 ± 2.10 d (reared on A. bisporus at 15°C). Edible fungi species significantly affected intrinsic rates of natural increase (rm) at 31°C (varied from 0.23 to 0.28) as did the mite's net reproductive rates (R0) (103.78, 90.43, 70.77, and 97.45, respectively). Longevity, fecundity and female lifespan were dependent on host fungi.
ISSN:0022-0493
1938-291X
DOI:10.1093/jee/tox299