Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects

The brown marmorated stink bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>, has become a severe threat to agriculture worldwide with continuous invasion and spread. Sulfoxaflor is the pioneering sulfoximine insecticide and has been widely employed for managing sap-feeding insect pests across diverse crops...

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Main Authors: Ren Li, Zehua Wang, Fan Yang, Tao Su, Guanghang Qiao, Shanning Wang
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Zehua Wang
Fan Yang
Tao Su
Guanghang Qiao
Shanning Wang
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description The brown marmorated stink bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>, has become a severe threat to agriculture worldwide with continuous invasion and spread. Sulfoxaflor is the pioneering sulfoximine insecticide and has been widely employed for managing sap-feeding insect pests across diverse crops. However, the sublethal effects of sulfoxaflor on the growth and reproduction of <i>H. halys</i> remain unexplored. This study employed age-stage life tables and physiological parameters to evaluate the sublethal effects of sulfoxaflor on <i>H. halys</i>. The bioassay results indicated that the LC<sub>20</sub> and LC<sub>50</sub> values of sulfoxaflor against second-instar nymphs of <i>H. halys</i> were 7.75 and 20.97 mg/L, respectively. Treatment with the LC<sub>20</sub> concentration of sulfoxaflor reduced the lifespan of female adults by 11.74 days. Importantly, the oviposition period of females was shortened by 9.47 days, and the fecundity was decreased by 1.4-fold. Additionally, the activities of cytochrome P450 (P450s) and glutathione <i>S</i>-transferase (GSTs) enzymes in <i>H. halys</i> were enhanced 1.40 and 1.54 times after treatment with sublethal concentrations of sulfoxaflor. These findings demonstrate that sublethal concentrations of sulfoxaflor significantly inhibit the population development of <i>H. halys</i>. Moreover, the detoxification enzymes P450s and GSTs may be associated with the potential resistance to sulfoxaflor in <i>H. halys</i>. This information provides valuable insights into the application of sulfoxaflor in the management of this pest.
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spelling doaj-art-825c64ad56804e3887786b2a1687f7362025-08-20T03:14:41ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502025-04-0116546510.3390/insects16050465Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive EffectsRen Li0Zehua Wang1Fan Yang2Tao Su3Guanghang Qiao4Shanning Wang5Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, ChinaInstitute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, ChinaInstitute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, ChinaInstitute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, ChinaInstitute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, ChinaInstitute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, ChinaThe brown marmorated stink bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>, has become a severe threat to agriculture worldwide with continuous invasion and spread. Sulfoxaflor is the pioneering sulfoximine insecticide and has been widely employed for managing sap-feeding insect pests across diverse crops. However, the sublethal effects of sulfoxaflor on the growth and reproduction of <i>H. halys</i> remain unexplored. This study employed age-stage life tables and physiological parameters to evaluate the sublethal effects of sulfoxaflor on <i>H. halys</i>. The bioassay results indicated that the LC<sub>20</sub> and LC<sub>50</sub> values of sulfoxaflor against second-instar nymphs of <i>H. halys</i> were 7.75 and 20.97 mg/L, respectively. Treatment with the LC<sub>20</sub> concentration of sulfoxaflor reduced the lifespan of female adults by 11.74 days. Importantly, the oviposition period of females was shortened by 9.47 days, and the fecundity was decreased by 1.4-fold. Additionally, the activities of cytochrome P450 (P450s) and glutathione <i>S</i>-transferase (GSTs) enzymes in <i>H. halys</i> were enhanced 1.40 and 1.54 times after treatment with sublethal concentrations of sulfoxaflor. These findings demonstrate that sublethal concentrations of sulfoxaflor significantly inhibit the population development of <i>H. halys</i>. Moreover, the detoxification enzymes P450s and GSTs may be associated with the potential resistance to sulfoxaflor in <i>H. halys</i>. This information provides valuable insights into the application of sulfoxaflor in the management of this pest.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/5/465<i>Halyomorpha halys</i>sulfoxaflorsublethal effects
spellingShingle Ren Li
Zehua Wang
Fan Yang
Tao Su
Guanghang Qiao
Shanning Wang
Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects
Insects
<i>Halyomorpha halys</i>
sulfoxaflor
sublethal effects
title Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects
title_full Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects
title_fullStr Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects
title_short Impact of Sulfoxaflor on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Developmental and Reproductive Effects
title_sort impact of sulfoxaflor on brown marmorated stink bug developmental and reproductive effects
topic <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>
sulfoxaflor
sublethal effects
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/5/465
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