Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature
Anastatus japonicus Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) is an effective egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). In nature, parasitoids often depend on biotic and abiotic factors such as supplementary nutritional sources (e.g. sugars) and optimum temperature to maximize thei...
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| author | Muhammad Yasir Ali Zi-Jian Song Abdul Aziz Bukero Dilawar Abbas Khalid Ali Khan Jin-Ping Zhang Feng Zhang |
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| description | Anastatus japonicus Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) is an effective egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). In nature, parasitoids often depend on biotic and abiotic factors such as supplementary nutritional sources (e.g. sugars) and optimum temperature to maximize their life-expectancy and reproductive potential. Our field release trials of A. japonicus against H. halys showed limited efficacy, potentially due to suboptimal nutritional resources and inappropriate ambient thermal conditions during the release period. Thus, the present study aims to understand the impact of 14 distinct naturally occurring sugars and different temperature treatments with respect to their effects on A. japonicus life attributes. Longevity of A. japonicus males and females fed with 1 M stachyose sugar solution was comparatively longer while numbers of total progeny and females’ proportion were relatively highest with provision of maltose, glucose or fructose, respectively. Anastatus japonicus male and female progeny had significantly lengthier and shorter longevity and development time at low (15 °C) and high temperatures (35 °C), respectively. Female development time were found to be longer when fed maltose and water, while shorter with melibiose. Anastatus japonicus performs better on mono- and di- saccharide sugars compared to tri- and tetra- saccharides. In addition, 20–25 °C is the most suitable temperature range to optimize mass rearing. We are assuming that field release efficacy could be improved by planting buckwheat strips providing adequate amounts of maltose, glucose and fructose alongside shelter for A. japonicus in unfavorable harsh environmental conditions. This study opens up opportunities to select food supplements and optimum rearing temperature for inundative biocontrol by using A. japonicus against H. halys. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9c828d568cf6499d8db5f76b1f33765f2025-08-20T03:41:54ZengElsevierBiological Control1049-96442025-09-0120810584810.1016/j.biocontrol.2025.105848Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperatureMuhammad Yasir Ali0Zi-Jian Song1Abdul Aziz Bukero2Dilawar Abbas3Khalid Ali Khan4Jin-Ping Zhang5Feng Zhang6MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; CABI, Beijing 100081, ChinaMARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, ChinaMARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; Livestock Experiment Station Korangi Karachi 74900, Director General Livestock (Extension & Research), Livestock & Fisheries Department Government of Sindh, PakistanKey Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, ChinaCenter of Bee Research and its Products (CBRP) and Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Applied College, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi ArabiaMARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; CABI, Beijing 100081, China; Corresponding authors at: MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; CABI, Beijing 100081, China; Corresponding authors at: MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Bio-safety, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.Anastatus japonicus Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) is an effective egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). In nature, parasitoids often depend on biotic and abiotic factors such as supplementary nutritional sources (e.g. sugars) and optimum temperature to maximize their life-expectancy and reproductive potential. Our field release trials of A. japonicus against H. halys showed limited efficacy, potentially due to suboptimal nutritional resources and inappropriate ambient thermal conditions during the release period. Thus, the present study aims to understand the impact of 14 distinct naturally occurring sugars and different temperature treatments with respect to their effects on A. japonicus life attributes. Longevity of A. japonicus males and females fed with 1 M stachyose sugar solution was comparatively longer while numbers of total progeny and females’ proportion were relatively highest with provision of maltose, glucose or fructose, respectively. Anastatus japonicus male and female progeny had significantly lengthier and shorter longevity and development time at low (15 °C) and high temperatures (35 °C), respectively. Female development time were found to be longer when fed maltose and water, while shorter with melibiose. Anastatus japonicus performs better on mono- and di- saccharide sugars compared to tri- and tetra- saccharides. In addition, 20–25 °C is the most suitable temperature range to optimize mass rearing. We are assuming that field release efficacy could be improved by planting buckwheat strips providing adequate amounts of maltose, glucose and fructose alongside shelter for A. japonicus in unfavorable harsh environmental conditions. This study opens up opportunities to select food supplements and optimum rearing temperature for inundative biocontrol by using A. japonicus against H. halys.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1049964425001586Biological controlLife history traitsEgg parasitoidFeedingThermal effect |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Yasir Ali Zi-Jian Song Abdul Aziz Bukero Dilawar Abbas Khalid Ali Khan Jin-Ping Zhang Feng Zhang Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature Biological Control Biological control Life history traits Egg parasitoid Feeding Thermal effect |
| title | Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature |
| title_full | Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature |
| title_fullStr | Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature |
| title_short | Life history attributes of Anastatus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) are regulated by nutrition and temperature |
| title_sort | life history attributes of anastatus japonicus hymenoptera eupelmidae are regulated by nutrition and temperature |
| topic | Biological control Life history traits Egg parasitoid Feeding Thermal effect |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1049964425001586 |
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