AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR REARING WESTERN FLOWER THRIPS FRANKLINIELLA OCCIDENTALIS

被引:11
作者
DeGraaf, Helen E. [1 ]
Wood, Glenys M. [1 ]
机构
[1] S Australian Res & Dev Inst, Entomol Unit, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
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THYSANOPTERA;
D O I
10.1653/024.092.0424
中图分类号
Q96 [昆虫学];
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摘要
This culture method for western flower thrips creates a simple artificial environment with Persian cucumber fruits rather than complex host plant structures. In addition, replacing soil/vermiculite with thick paper towel reduces the opportunity for fungal contamination and mite infestation. The method requires little specialized equipment and minimal interference in the thrips lifecycle yet it can produce consistent numbers of thrips separated into age specific cohorts.
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