ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Effect of temperature on development, growth, and predation of Ceratomegilla undecimnotata (Schneider) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) feeding on the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae (Scopoli, 1763) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
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Department of Agriculture, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, Kalamata, Greece
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Department of Agriculture, University of Patras, Nea Ktiria, Mesolonghi, Greece
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Submission date: 2024-09-25
Acceptance date: 2024-12-20
Online publication date: 2025-09-23
Corresponding author
Panagiotis J. Skouras
Department of Agriculture, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, Kalamata, Greece
Department of Agriculture, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, Kalamata, Greece
Journal of Plant Protection Research 2025;65(3):367-374
HIGHLIGHTS
- C. undecimnotata has potential as a biocontrol agent against A. fabae
- C. undecimnotata mortality increased when exposed to high or low temperatures
- High temperatures increase the time it takes for eggs to develop into adults
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Ceratomegilla undecimnotata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) exhibits predacious behavior
targeting a number of small aphid species, several of which are recognized as pests of cultivated
plants. In the present study, the predation rate of C. undecimnotata, preying on
the black bean aphid under laboratory conditions, was examined. At the highest (35°C)
and lowest (17°C) temperatures tested, the mortality was significantly higher than those
achieved at the other temperatures studied. Temperatures in the range of 17–35°C had
a significant impact on the duration of egg, larval, pupal, and total preimaginal development.
The total larval prey consumption ranged between 218.4 and 306.4 aphids. The
developmental threshold of the immature stages of C. undecimnotata was estimated at
13.6°C and the thermal constant for development of the immature stages was estimated at
207.5 degree-days. This study suggests that C. undecimnotata can be an effective biocontrol
agent against Aphis fabae.
RESPONSIBLE EDITOR
Sándor Keszthelyi
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.
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