Development and Survivorship of Biprorulus bibax (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Under a Range of Constant Temperatures
- 1 August 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Environmental Entomology
- Vol. 19 (4) , 874-877
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/19.4.874
Abstract
The effect of temperature on the rate of development of Biprorulus bibax (Breddin) was determined by rearing individuals under a range of constant temperatures (15–37.5°C). Rates of development changed in a linear fashion over a wide range of temperatures. Estimates of lower developmental thresholds were obtained for all stages of development and for egg–adult (14.3°C). Fastest rates of nymphal and egg development occurred at 32.5 and 35.0°C, respectively. A requirement of 455.4 DD (degree-days) was estimated for development from egg to adult. Nymphal survivorship was highest at 25, 27.5, and 30°C; 41–63% survived from the first stadium to the adult stage at these temperatures.Keywords
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