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Effects of population density; prey density, stage and type on the life history of themosquito predator Sphaerodema urinator

Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control • 1996
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Authors AboelEla, R.G; N.M. Hilmy; S. Allam; Abdelwahab A. Ibrahim; M. AbdelAziz
Keywords Sphaerodema urinator, predator density, prey density, prey stage and type, life history
Journal Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
Publisher Egyptian Society for biological control of pests
Volume 6
Issue 1
Pages 59-69
publication.type Local
Paper Link Open Link
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Abstract
The influence of population density; prey density, stage, and type on the life history of the mosquito predator Sphaerodema urinator Duf. was studied. Nymphal duration and mortality were increased and weight of adult males and females were decreased with the increase in reading density. Adults reared in crowded conditions had shorter oviposition period, longer postoviposition period, lower Fertility, small weight and shorter longevity that those reared in low density. Nymphs and adults of S. urinator were able to fed equally on either Larvae or Pupae of Culex pipiens mosquito. Nymphs reared in high prey density had shorter duration and heavier weight that those reared on low prey density. S. urinator females fed on Culex pipiens Larvae had significantly better fecundity, longevity and heavier weights that those fed on the alternative preys provided (Eristalis sp. and Orthetrum sp.).