Utilization of germinated broad bean seeds as an oviposition substrate in mass rearing of the predatory bug, Orius sauteri (Poppius) (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae).

摘要: Utilization of germinated broad bean seed (Vicia faba L.) as an alternative oviposition substrate for Orius sauteri (Poppius), a candidate biological control agent against thrips, was investigated under condition 24°C and 16L : 8D. O. could lay eggs in juvenile root provided these hatch with 97.1% rate. Both nymphs adults were successfully reared on diet the Mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella Zeller) beans without supplemental water supply. Mean developmental time from hatching to adult eclosion 12.9 days males 13.3 females. longevity ovipositing females 41.5 total mean number laid per female 108.7. Germinated provide suitable substrate. seeds be stored at 2.5°C 12.5°C one week high rates. Thus, appeared mass production sauteri.