Australian Journal of Entomology · 1991 · 35 citations · 9 references
Life SciencesBiologyEntomologyInsect EcologyInvertebrate ZoologyParasitologyDevelopmental Temperature EffectsInsect Life History EcologyParasitoid BiologyParasitoid EcologyTemperature ResponsesThermal PhysiologyEnvironmental Temperature Effects On DevelopmentLarval Temperature EffectsParasitoid SurvivalTemperature Effects On EggsTemperature Effects On Life HistoryTemperature Effects On Pupal DevelopmentTemperature-dependent SurvivalThermal Biology
Abstract The effect of temperature on the rate of development of Trissolcus oenone was determined by rearing individuals on eggs of Biprorulus bibax Breddin under a range of constant temperatures (12.5–5.0°C). Rates of development changed in a linear fashion over a wide range of temperatures. The lower developmental threshold was estimated to be 12.4°C and an estimated 165.5 degree‐days were required for egg‐adult development. Survival of developing parasitoids ranged between 60–90% at most temperatures. Wasps produced progeny at all temperatures between 15–35°C and total production of offspring ranged from 55.9–163.1. Greatest fecundity occurred at 17.5, 22.5 and 25°C. Longevity did not differ between virgin and mated females and was greatest at 17.5°C (46.7 d) and least at 32.5°C (11.7 d).
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Temperature Requirements of Some Aphids and Their Parasites
A. Campbell, B. D. Frazer, Neil Gilbert et al. · Journal of Applied Ecology · 1974 · 1.3K citations
Life Sciences, Biology, Entomology +16