Potential of Host-Switching in Nezara viridula (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) To Enhance Survival and Reproduction

摘要: The ability of Nezara viridula L. nymphs and adults to make up a suitable diet from several poor host plant species was studied. adult bugs recover nutrition experienced early in life (nymphal stage or prereproductive stage) when fed an optimal food also investigated. Survival development nymphs, reproductive performance on combined species, inferior comparison with individuals diet. There were indications that can partially adulthood, but their overall still adverse effects more dramatic this condition throughout nymphal development. It is suggested that, under some environmental conditions, there may be advantages periodic switching by individual bugs, although they are limited extent; e.g., survive reproduce combination species. These findings discussed relation the seasonal patterns abundance pest stahls N. SE Queensland its adaptations plants.