Growth, Development and Daily Change in Body Weight ofLocusta migratoria manilensis(Orthoptera: Acrididae) Nymphs at Different Temperatures

摘要: Abstract We reared Oriental Migratory Locusts, Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen) in the laboratory from 3rd instar until adult death, at five constant temperatures (18, 21, 24, 27 and 30°C), recorded life history variables. Temperature strongly influenced growth, development behaviors. Growth rates were both positive linear functions of temperature, with low thermal thresholds for nymphal growth ( 15°C) (13°C). There was no mating 18°C oviposition 21 °C below. Rearing temperature did not significantly influence mass molt, except 18°C-nymphs who molted to adults smaller mass. Females laid their first egg pod later 24°C than 30°C. strong but nonsignificant trends low-temperature females die earlier lay fewer lighter pods; 24°C-females averaged less half dry lifetime as 30°C-females. Our results show that L. m. is a warm-climate specie...