Post on 27-Mar-2015
The Effect of Cold Storage on the Survival of
Coccinella undecimpunctata
Cary LangleyBiology Department
Eastern CT State University
Possible storage of Coccinella undecimpunctata (Col., Coccinellidae) under low
temperature and its effect on some biological characteristics
A. H. Abdel-Salam and N. F. Abdel-Baky
The Journal of Applied
EntomologyVol. 124: 169-176
Coccinella undecimpunctata
•Common Name = Eleven Spotted Lady Beetle
•Predators of Aphids Whiteflies Weevils
•Biological Control Agents•Cold Stored for Shipping Purposes
Why Study Cold Storage of Coccinella undecimpunctata
• Survival of Cold Temperatures
• Developmental Stages Surviving the Cold
• Developmental Stage Best Used for Short and Long-Term Shipping
Cold Storage Effect
• Egg
• First, Second, Third & Fourth Larval Instars
• Pupae
• Adults: Directly After Eclosion Without Food Five Days After Eclosion With Food Ten Days After Eclosion With Food
• Refrigerated At 6°C
• Refrigerated For 7, 15, 30, 45, 60 Days
Stages Used
Results of the Study
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Eggs Hatched (%)
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Adults Emerged from Stored Pupae (%)
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Emergence
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Final Thoughts
• Eggs, Larval Instars & Pupae Survived Short-Term Storage, 7 Days
• Adult Storage More Long-Term, 45 Days Due to Diapause
• Simple Method for Storing Large Numbers• Easy Shipping• Synchronization With Insect Pest• Suppress Insect Pests When Required
In Conclusion
• Cold Stored
• Fed Adults Are Most Receptive
• Biological Control Agents