Relation of spodoptera eridania choice to tannins and protein. This document is eeny106, one of a series of the department of entomology and nematology, ufifas extension. Moths caught in pheromone traps for southern armyworm spodoptera eridania cr. Use of neembased insecticides against southern armyworm.
Spodoptera eridania cramer lepidoptera, noctuidae is a polyphagous defoliator that feeds on several species of economic importance, such as apple nora and reisfilho, 1988, cotton miranda, 2010, soybean sosagomez et al. The roughly 30 species are distributed across six continents. May 07, 2018 southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania. Lepidoptera outbreaks in response to successional changes. Spodoptera eridania the most important species of parasitic wasps observed attacking larvae include meteorus autographae, cotesia marginiventris and chelonus insularis. They are one of the most important defoliators in the tropical and subtropical regions of the western hemisphere that feed heavily on plants while they are young, often resulting in skeleton leaves on their food plants. Stoll who continued the description of species and the publication of books.
The longevity, pre, post and oviposition periods, fecundity and. Spodoptera genus fall army worm taxonomy genus spodoptera. Biological sciences foraging comparative analysis foraging animal feeding behavior insectplant relationships observations soybean analysis soybeans. Development and reprotuction of spodoptera eridania on natural hosts and artificial diet. To develop a better understanding of the natural distribution of the fall armyworm, spodoptera frugiperda smith lepidoptera. Biotic potential and reproductive parameters of spodoptera. All instars of spodoptera eridania larvae grow as well or better when cyanide is present in their diet as when it is absent. All photos included on this page can only be used for educational purposes. Nerium oleander indirect leaf photosynthesis and light harvesting reductions after clipping injury or spodoptera eridania herbivory.
The biology of the southern armyworm is poorly documented, but chittenden and russell 1910 give key features. A description of the eggs of seven species of noctuidae. While adw staff and contributors provide references to books and websites that we believe are reputable, we cannot necessarily endorse the contents of references beyond our control. The biology of spodoptera eridania was studied reared in natural diet. Generalist predators, including bigeyed bugs geocoris spp. Larvae have a narrow, almost continuous middorsal white stripe and a prominent yellow stripe along each side, interrupted by a black spot on the first abdominal segment, and are marked with yellowish stripes on the back and along each side. Cyanide as a feeding stimulant for the southern army worm. Adult male of the southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania stoll. As seen in sesquiterpenoids, these organisms introduce oxygen atom at their allylic position to form secondary hydroxyl group and oxidize secondary alcohol to ketone. Juss is the most useful traditional medicinal plant in india. Biology and reproductive capacity of spodoptera eridania.
You can learn more about the biology and management of southern armyworm in. In this study, we collected and systematically arranged the fragmented bibliographic information on s. The biology of spodoptera eridania was studied reared in natural diet glycine max and artificial diet parra 2001, under controlled conditions of temperature 25 5. It is native to the usa and occurs throughout southern usa, central and south america, and the caribbean pogue, 2002. Much color variation is known for both males and females.
Older references cite spodoptera eridania cramer, 1782, however, pieter cramer died in 1776 and it was caspar stoll who continued the description of species and the publication of books. For lepidopteran control, insecticides and seed treatments are used. The parameters evaluated were duration and viability of larval stages, prepupal and pupal stages, pupal weight. Biology of spodoptera eridaniacramer, 1782 lepidoptera. Biotic potential and reprodutcive parameters of spodoptera eridania stoll lepidoptera, noctuidae in the laboratory.
Spodoptera eridania stoll, 1781 taxonomic serial no 117469. Spodoptera eridania proderoverview eppo global database. The efsa panel on plant health performed a pest categorisation of spodoptera eridania lepidoptera. Spodoptera is a genus of moths of the family noctuidae first described by achille guenee in 1852. In traditional medicine most of the diseases have been treated by administration of plant or plant product. Dichloneinduced oxidative stress in a model insect. Eeny106 southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania stoll insecta. Spodoptera eridania stoll, 1782 is endemic to the americas pogue, 2002, and its polyphagous larvae are associated with 202 host plants belonging to 58 plant families montezano et al. This study aimed to detail the temporal and morphological parameters of the immature stages of southern armyworm spodoptera eridania stoll, 1782 with larvae feed on artificial diet, under controlled conditions 25 1c, 70 10% relative humidity and 14h photophase and gather information about their larval host plants. Effect of some biorational insecticides on spodoptera. Biology of spodoptera eridania and spodoptera cosmioides lepidoptera. The effect of dietary nicotine on the allocation of.
Pdf immature stages of spodoptera eridania lepidoptera. Spodoptera eridania spodoptera eridania belongs in the subgroup of spodoptera moths that lack contrasting black, brown, white transverse lines on the forewings. Septanychus paratetranychus tumidus, banks, was abundant on cosmos in one locality during august and september, but was successfully controlled with sulphur dust. Noctuidae, lepidoptera during 19992001 in lithuania. American spodoptera species reported as attacking tomato. The coremata of spodoptera eridania are characterized having a single lobe. Spodoptera eridania is a polyphagous generalist feeder recorded on 200. Natural distribution of parasitoids of larvae of the fall.
Spodoptera eridania stoll, 1781 southern armyworm, southern. Characterization of cell lines derived from the southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania. An spodoptera in nahilalakip ha familia nga noctuidae. Southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania ufifas pest alert. Publications clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint. Late instar and metamorphosis of spodoptera pictacks02. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of keeping three couples in the same cage, and the size of adults emerged from small, mediumsized and large pupae 278. Details biotic potential and reproductive parameters of. Moths caught in pheromone traps for southern armyworm. Polyphagous larva, easily reared on amaranthus common in xerophilic zone in guadeloupe.
Spodoptera exigua an overview sciencedirect topics. Spodoptera eridania stoll, 1782 noctuidae amphipyrinae synonyms. The genus spodoptera guenee, 1852 is cosmopolitan and includes most military caterpillars of great agricultural importance pogue, 2002. For publication in journals, books or magazines, permission should be obtained from the original photographers with a copy to eppo.
Southern armyworm identified from west and central africa the. Hence, this study evaluates comparative leaf consumption and performance of spodoptera eridania cramer, a species that is tolerant of the cry1ac protein, fed with bt soybean, mon 87701. Some common species include spodoptera eridania america, spodoptera exigua southeast asia, and america. Pdf biopesticidal properties of neem azadirachta indica. The viability of the egg, larval, pupal, and prepupal stages was 97. Lepidoptera, stink bugs, and weevils are important pests in soybean. The capsid structure is poorly known but examination of spodoptera litura granulosis virus slgv capsids by optical diffraction has shown that the outer shell is formed as a stacked ring of subunits with a 12 start helix repeating every third ring burley et al. Immature stages of spodoptera eridania lepidoptera. Ampulla short, curved, and with a thumbshaped process. Development and reproduction of spodoptera eridania lepidoptera. Spodoptera litura an overview sciencedirect topics. This fact underscores the need for studies that analyze the nutrition and development of pests on different hosts.
American spodoptera species risk assessment netherlands food. Its common names reference two of the most frequent host plants of the moth. Reproductive potential of spodoptera eridania stoll. Biology of spodoptera eridania and spodoptera cosmioides bioone. Spodoptera synonyms, spodoptera pronunciation, spodoptera translation, english dictionary definition of spodoptera. The biology of the southern armyworm is poorly documented, but chittenden. Article pdf available in brazilian journal of biology 791 april 2018. Biological control was attempted on a number of commonwealth. Pest categorisation of spodoptera eridania 2020 efsa. All the lepidoptera fed on early successional vegetation.
Biology and consumption of spodoptera eridania cramer. Noctuidae, and to update the knowledge of the incidence of its complex of parasitoids. Lithuanian state plant protection service, pelesos 85, 2014 vilnius, lithuania. The moths spodoptera eridania stoll and spodoptera cosmioides walker are pests of increasing importance in various grain production systems, causing defoliation and damage to reproductive structures of plants. Impacts may, however, increase if biological pesticides to control lepidopteran pests. Southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania stoll insecta.
Some of the plants represent new host plants for these species. Development and reprotuction of spodoptera eridania on. Request pdf biology of spodoptera eridania and spodoptera cosmioides lepidoptera. The forewing is usually dark gray or brown, or a combination of both colors.
Biology and reproductive capacity of spodoptera eridania cramer. Spodoptera definition of spodoptera by the free dictionary. Furthermore, we registered new records of host plants for s. This study aimed to evaluate the biotic potential and reproductive parameters of spodoptera eridania stoll, 1782 under controlled conditions 25 1. The animal diversity web is an educational resource written largely by and for college students. Farmers had first observed an outbreak of caterpillars that caused severe defoliation on cassava in a 450hectare field near ubiaja in southeastern nigeria in late 2016. Larval mortality occurred in a timeanddose dependent manner, with an lc17 of 0. Spodoptera eridania cramer is one of a number of pests listed in the appendices to the terms of reference tor to be subject to pest categorisation to determine whether it fulfils the criteria of a quarantine pest or those of a regulated non. The capsid is capped at both ends by a regular arrangement of protein.
Adw doesnt cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe. Biology and reproductive capacity of spodoptera eridania cramer lepidoptera, noctuidae in different soybean cultivars. Spodoptera litura is also known as the oriental leafworm moth, cluster caterpillar, cotton leafworm, tobacco cutworm, tropical armyworm, taro caterpillar, tobacco budworm, rice cutworm, and cotton cutworm. Spodoptera eridania southern armyworm attack on cassava in nigeria photo by andrew ajetola. Southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania, larvae were provided ad libitum 0. This moth is found in asia, with some specific problematic pest population reports occurring in cambodia, hong kong, india, the pacific. Smith, spodoptera exigua hiibner, spodoptera latifascia walker, and spodoptera sunia guenee are con sidered economically important pests whereas spodoptera eridania cramer, spodoptera orni thogalli guenbe, and spodoptera dolichos fabri cius are rarely abundant enough to cause serious. Biology and reproductive capacity of spodoptera eridania cramer lepidoptera, noctuidae in different soybean. Spodoptera eridania cramer is a pest under expansion in cotton and soybean fields in the cerrado, and biology studies are needed on different hosts. Nerium oleander indirect leaf photosynthesis and light. Spodoptera eridania proderphotos eppo global database. Biology of spodoptera eridania and spodoptera cosmioides.
Development and reprotuction of spodoptera eridania on natural. Spodoptera litura, otherwise known as the tobacco cutworm or cotton leafworm, is a nocturnal moth in the family noctuidae. Spodoptera eridania stoll, 1782 is endemic to the americas pogue, 2002, and its polyphagous larvae are associated with 202 host plants belonging to 58 plant families montezanoet al. Pdf development and reprotuction of spodoptera eridania on. C, relative humidity 70 12 % and photophase of 12 hours. Defoliation of soybean expressing cry1ac by lepidopteran pests. Juxta angular at base with a dorsal process broad at base. Plant secondary compounds such as tannins may influence herbivore choice. Biotransformation of acyclic, monocyclic, and bicyclic monoterpenoids by various bacteria, fungi, insect larvae, such as spodoptera litura, and mammals, such as rabbits and possums, and human and rat cytochrome enzyme is summarized. The key presented by levy and habeck 1976 is useful for distinguishing southern armyworm larvae from related species. The effect of dietary nicotine on the allocation of assimilated food to energy metabolism and growth in fourthinstar larvae of the southern armyworm, spodoptera eridania lepidoptera. Using this species as a model, we assessed corrected the comparative performance of the egg parasitoid. Spodoptera eridania noctuidae was the most common of the larvae and fed on 56 plant species belonging to 31 families. Spodoptera is a cosmopolitan genus with species distributed across all continents.
Southern armyworm larvae are gray to nearly black in color. Contact individual photographers for permission to use for any purpose. General information about spodoptera eridania proder eppo global database. Southern armyworm moth spodoptera eridania stoll, 1781. Spodoptera eridania is a polyphagous generalist feeder recorded on 200 plants species belonging to 58 botanic families. Noctuidae on different host plants, florida entomologist, 100, 4. The southern armyworm spodoptera eridania is a moth that is known to be a pest. Deux choux stkitts, antigua, dominica, stlucia, stvincent, grenada. To determine if herbivory was influenced by tannin concentration, spodoptera eridania larvae were given a choice oflotus corniculatus plants whose chemical profiles were altered by fertilization. Throughout the greater antilles dominican republic. Neembased products evaluated were not able to completely inhibit food intake of spodoptera eridania larvae, but they limited effectively the feeding activity at different magnitudes depending on. A key to the spodoptera moths of the western hemisphere. Thus, taxonomy works indicate stoll as the true author of the species. Development and reproduction of spodoptera eridania.