Bong, Lee Jin
(2013)
Diet Effect, Life Table, Physiological Tolerances,
Dispersal Activity And Toxicological Studies Of The Rove
Beetle, Paederus Fuscipes Curtis (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae).
PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
Biological and ecological aspects of Paederus fuscipes Curtis namely: (1)
effects of diet on the fitness and reproduction development; (2) population growth
capacity; (3) desiccation and temperature tolerance; and (4) impact of climatic
factors and mechanical disturbances on the adult dispersal, were focused in this study
to provide insight into how the above mentioned factors influence the insect
infestation into human dominated areas, and (5) toxicological studies were carried
out to aid the authorities in planning for a better control programme.
The longevity of 42 to 43 days and substantial numbers of egg laid (121 eggs
per female) were recorded in protein-rich diet fed adults. This showed that protein
source is a necessity to P. fuscipes for optimal fitness and reproduction. This study
also showed that carbohydrate-rich diet fed adults had extended life span (64 to 74
days) but the reproductive rate decreased. An adequate intake of lipid diet was
reported beneficial to reproduction, but too much in the diet was detrimental to both
survival and reproduction in adult P. fuscipes.
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