The Influence of Fluctuating Temperature on Megamelus scutellaris Berg (Hemiptera: Delphacidae)

Abstract

PURPOSE: Information from unpublished reports, field, and greenhouse observations suggests that temperatures exceeding 29 deg C can cause reduced development and increased mortality of Megamelus scutellaris Berg (waterhyacinth planthopper), a biological control agent released for the management of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart. Solms). This document reports the results of an experiment conducted under greenhouse conditions designed to gauge temperature impacts to M. scutellaris survival and reproduction under fluctuating temperatures regimes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1036537

Entities

People

  • Jan E. Freedman
  • Michael J. Grodowitz
  • Nathan E Harms

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Aquatic Plants
  • Biological Control Agents
  • Cells
  • Data Analysis
  • Environmental Protection
  • Habitats
  • High Temperature
  • Insects
  • Lepidoptera
  • Plants
  • Public Health
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • United States
  • Water Hyacinth

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
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