scholarly journals How Does the Intricate Mouthpart Apparatus Coordinate for Feeding in the Hemimetabolous Insect Pest Erthesina fullo?

Insects ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Wu Dai
Keyword(s):  
Insect Pest ◽  
Northeast Asia ◽  
Movement Pattern ◽  
Dorsal Margin ◽  
Stink Bug ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Deep Groove ◽  
Adult Feeding ◽  
And Function

The yellow marmorated stink bug, Erthesina fullo (Thunberg, 1783), is a major pest of certain tree fruits in Northeast Asia. To better understand the feeding mechanism of E. fullo, the fine structure of the mouthparts, including the distribution and abundance of sensilla, are examined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and their functions are observed directly under laboratory conditions. The feeding performance is described in detail and illustrated for the first time. The adult feeding process involves several steps, including exploring and puncturing of the host plant epidermis, a probing phase, an engorgement phase, and removal of the mouthparts from the host tissue. Proceeding from labium towards the mandibular stylets, the movement pattern becomes increasingly stereotypical, including the sensilla on the tip of the labium probing, the labium making an elbow-like bend between the first and second segment, the base of the stylet fascicle housing in the groove of the labrum, the mandibular stylets penetrating the site and maxillary stylets feeding. In terms of morphology, the mouthparts are similar to those of other Heteroptera, consisting of a triangular pyramidal labrum, a tube-like and segmented labium with a deep groove on the anterior side, and a stylet fascicle consisting of two mandibular and two maxillary stylets. The four-segmented labium has five types of sensilla basiconica, three types of sensilla trichodea, two types of sensilla campaniformia and 1 type of sensilla coeloconica. Among them, sensilla trichodea one and sensilla basiconica one are most abundant. The tripartite apex of the labium is covered with abundant sensilla trichodea three and a few sensilla basiconica 5. The mandibular stylet tips have two nodules preapically on the dorsal margin of the convex external surface, which may help in penetrating plant tissue and anchoring the mouthparts. The externally smooth maxillary stylets interlock to form a larger food canal and a smaller salivary canal. The structure and function of the mouthparts are adapted for the phytophagous feeding habit in this species. Similarities and differences between the mouthparts of E. fullo and those of other Heteroptera are discussed.

scholarly journals Fine structure and distribution of antennal sensilla of stink bug Arma chinensis (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Xiaojun Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Liu ◽  
Lipeng Meng ◽  
Yulin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Distal Part ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Stink Bug ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Morphology And Structure ◽  
Heteroptera Pentatomidae ◽  
Scanning Electron

Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the morphology, ultrastructure, and distribution of antennal sensilla of the stink bug Arma chinensis. Two types of sensilla trichodea (ST1–2), four types of sensilla basiconica (SB 1– 4), one type of sensilla chaetica (SCH), one type of sensilla cavity (SCA) and one type of sensilla coeloconica (SCO) were distinguished on the antennae in both sexes. ST1 and ST2 were absent from the scape and pedicel. SB1 were absent from the scape. SB2 were distributed throughout the antennae. SB3 were located on the second pedicel and the two flagellomeres. SB4 were absent from the second flagellomere. SCH was observed on the second pedicel and the two flagellomeres. SCA and SCO occurred only on the second flagellomere. SB1 clusters occurred on the distal part of the second flagellomere. We compared the morphology and structure of these sensilla to other Heteroptera and discuss their possible functions.

scholarly journals Fine Morphology of the Mouthparts in Cheilocapsus nigrescens (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) Reflects Adaptation for Phytophagous Habits

Insects ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Lingfei Li ◽  
Wu Dai
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Surface ◽  
Lateral Lobe ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Deep Groove ◽  
Fourth Segment ◽  
Sensillum Trichodeum ◽  
The Right ◽  
Feeding Adaptations ◽  
Fine Morphology

To obtain a better understanding of feeding adaptations, the fine structure of the mouthparts in adults of Cheilocapsus nigrescens Liu and Wang, including the sculpture and interlocking mechanisms of the stylets and distribution and abundance of sensilla located on the labium, were studied using scanning electron microscopy. The mouthparts are similar to those of previously studied mirid species in most aspects and composed of a cone-shaped labrum, a tube-like, four-segmented labium with a deep groove on the anterior side, and a stylet fascicle consisting of two mandibular and two maxillary stylets. Each mandibular stylet tip has about 6–8 indistinctive notches, which help in penetrating the leaf surface. A series of transverse squamous textures are present on the adaxial surface of the mandibular stylets. The maxillary stylets interlock to form a food canal and a salivary canal, equipped with an external longitudinal process that engages grooves in the mandibular stylets. Three kinds of sensilla, including four types of sensilla basiconica (I, II, III, and IV), four types of sensilla trichodea (I, II, III, and IV), and one type of sensillum campaniformium, occur at different locations on the labium. Among them, sensilla trichodea I and II are the most abundant; sensilla basiconica II occurs between the first segment and second segment, and between the third and fourth segment. The tripartite apex of the labium consists of two lateral lobes and an apical plate. Each lateral lobe possesses a field of 11 sensilla basiconica IV and 1 sensillum trichodeum IV. The morphology of the mouthparts and the distribution of sensilla located on the labium in C. nigrescens are discussed with respect to their possible taxonomic and functional significance. In particular, the indistinct notches of the mandibular stylet and smooth inner surface of the right maxillary stylets are suited primarily for phytophagy.

Molecular and Functional Characterization of One Odorant-Binding Protein Gene OBP3 in Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Wang ◽  
Yuan Hu ◽  
Peiling Wei ◽  
Cheng Qu ◽  
Chen Luo
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Bemisia Tabaci ◽  
Binding Protein ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Functional Characterization ◽  
Odorant Binding Protein ◽  
Binding Characteristics ◽  
And Function ◽  
Odorant Binding

Abstract Odorant binding proteins (OBPs) of insects play a critical role in chemical perceptions and choice of insect host plant. Bemisia tabaci is a notorious insect pest which can damage more than 600 plant species. In order to explore functions of OBPs in B. tabaci, here we investigated binding characteristics and function of odorant-binding protein 3 in B. tabaci (BtabOBP3). The results indicated that BtabOBP3 shows highly similar sequence with OBPs of other insects, including the typical signature motif of six cysteines. The recombinant BtabOBP3 protein was obtained, and the evaluation of binding affinities to tested volatiles of host plant was conducted, then the results indicated that β-ionone had significantly higher binding to BtabOBP3 among other tested plant volatiles. Furthermore, silencing of BtabOBP3 significantly altered choice behavior of B. tabaci to β-ionone. In conclusion, it has been demonstrated that BtabOBP3 exerts function as one carrier of β-ionone and the results could be contributed to reveal the mechanisms of choosing host plant in B. tabaci.

Expression and Function of a Hybrid Bt Toxin Gene in Transgenic Rice Conferring Resistance to Insect Pest.

1998 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jumin TU ◽  
Karabi DATTA ◽  
Mohammad Firoz ALAM ◽  
Yunlu FAN ◽  
Gurdev Singh KHUSH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transgenic Rice ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Toxin Gene ◽  
Bt Toxin ◽  
And Function

scholarly journals Documentation and validation of chemosensory structures in antennae of Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Aruna ◽  
S. Jeyarani ◽  
S. Mohankumar ◽  
C. Durairaj
Keyword(s):  
Spodoptera Litura ◽  
Distal Portion ◽  
Apical Segment ◽  
Middle Region ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Male Antenna ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Sensillum Styloconicum ◽  
Typical Shape ◽  
Scanning Electron

The studies with SEM clearly depicted that the antenna of female was longer than male antenna. Five types of sensilla namely trichodea, chaetica, styloconica, coeloconica and auricillica, and scales were observed on the flagellum of both sexes. Sensilla trichodea were distributed randomly on all segments and were the most frequent type. Six sensilla chaetica were observed on each flagellar segment in both sexes, except in the apical segment. A sensillum styloconicum was always found at the upper-middle region of each flagellar subsegment. This sensillum had a smooth petiole and a conic extremity with one to three apical structures. Sensilla coeloconica were situated from middle to the distal portion of segment. Sensilla auricillica were found among the scales and had the typical shape of rabbit’s ear. Sensilla squamiformia were present on dorsal part of the antenna among scales. They were shorter and finer than scales and were embedded in a socket and point distally. Sensilla basiconica were smaller and least abundant of all sensilla.

Antennal Sensilla of Chrysis shanghalensis (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae), a Larval Ectoparasite of Monema flavescens (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Shu Z. Yang ◽  
Mei H. Yang ◽  
Yun Xu ◽  
Jin T. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Natural Enemy ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Antennal Sensilla ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Trichodea ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Chrysis shanghalensis Smith (Hymenoptera: Chrysididae) is an ectoparasitoid and important natural enemy of Monema flavescens Walker (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae), a serious defoliator of a number of tree species. The external morphology of the antennal sensilla of this parasitoid was examined by scanning electron microscopy, and types and distribution of sensilla were recorded. The antennae of C. shanghalensis were geniculate in shape and composed of a scape with radicula, a pedicel, and a flagellum divided into 11 flagellomeres in males and females. Cuticular pore and 14 types of sensilla were identified on the antennae of both sexes. These included aporous Böhm's bristles, sensilla trichodea 1, 2, and 3 (nonporous), sensilla trichodea 4 (multiporous), two types of sensilla chaetica (nonporous), four morphological types of sensilla basiconica (multiporous), two morphological types of sensilla coeloconica (multiporous), and one type of sensillum campaniforme (nonporous).

scholarly journals Unique Fine Morphology of Mouthparts in Haematoloecha nigrorufa (Stål) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) Adapted to Millipede Feeding

Insects ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Junru Zhang ◽  
Wanshan Wang ◽  
Jolanta Brożek ◽  
Wu Dai
Keyword(s):  
Internal Surface ◽  
Food Canal ◽  
Adult Feeding ◽  
Feeding Process ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Right ◽  
And Function ◽  
First Time ◽  
Fine Morphology ◽  
Insight Into

Millipede assassin bugs are a diverse group of specialized millipede predators. However, the feeding behavior of Ectrichodiinae remains poorly known, especially how the mouthpart structures relate to various functions in feeding. In this study, fine morphology of the mouthparts and feeding performance of Haematoloecha nigrorufa (Stål, 1867) was observed and described in detail for the first time. The triangular labrum is divided by a conspicuous transverse membrane into a strongly sclerotized basilabrum and a less sclerotized distilabrum. Fifteen types of sensilla are distributed on the mouthparts. Each mandibular stylet has an expanded spatulate apex and about 150 approximately transverse ridges on the external middle side; these help in penetrating the ventral trunk area and the intersegmental membranes of millipede prey. The right maxilla is tapered. On the internal surface are a row dorsal short bristles near the apex and a row of ventral bristles preapically. A longitudinal row of long lamellate structures extend proximate for a considerable distance, lie entirely within the food canal, and bear several short spines and short bristles. There is no obvious difference between males and females in the distribution, number, and types of sensilla on mouthparts. The adult feeding process involves several steps, including searching and capturing prey, paralyzing prey, a resting phase, and a feeding phase. The evolution of the mouthpart morphology and the putative functional significance of their sensilla are discussed, providing insight into the structure and function of the mouthparts adapted for millipede feeding.

Insect Pests and Yield Potential of Vegetable Soybean (Edamame) Produced in Georgia

2008 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. McPherson ◽  
W. C. Johnson ◽  
E. G. Fonsah ◽  
P. M. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Insect Pests ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Stink Bug ◽  
Stink Bugs ◽  
Vegetable Soybean ◽  
Green Seed ◽  
Seed Damage ◽  
Seed Yields

A series of replicated field experiments was conducted with vegetable soybean (edamame), Glycine max (L.) Merrill, to assess the impacts of cultivars, planting dates, and insecticidal controls on insect pest abundance, crop damage and yield potential. The velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner, was the most common lepidopteran defoliator in this study, causing heavy defoliation in some years when left untreated. Other lepidopterans observed included the soybean looper, Pseudoplusia includens (Walker), and the green cloverworm, Hypena scabra (F.). Stink bugs, primarily the southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.), also caused seed damage in some cultivars when left untreated. Stink bug damage exceeded expectations on edamame seeds when exposed to moderate stink bug densities (≤3 bugs per 25 sweeps). Other arthropods that were commonly observed included threecornered alfalfa hoppers, Spissistilus festinus (Say), grasshoppers, Melanoplus spp., and the potato leafhopper, Empoasca fabae (Harris). Arthropod infestations on edamame were similar to reported pest problems on conventional soybeans being produced for oil and meal. Midseason applications of the insecticides diflubenzuron plus l-cyhalothrin reduced insect pest populations, percentage of arthropod-induced defoliation and percentage of seeds damaged by stink bugs, but had little effect on edamame yields. Most defoliation and seed damage occurred during R5 development when seeds were approaching full size, thus only minimal yield reductions were noted. However, seed quality of the untreated vegetable soybeans would be unacceptable for the consumer. Total fresh green yields ranged from 2343–11,895 kg ha−1, depending on year, cultivar and planting date, whereas fresh green seed yields ranged from 1208–6,119 kg ha−1. Early-maturing edamame cultivars planted in April had fewer insect pests and less damage than the cultivars planted later. Avoidance of insect pests is an important production consideration for insect management, especially critical in an organic production system. The fresh green seed yields produced during this study demonstrate that this emerging alternative crop has the potential for economic success in the southern region, assuming that the arthropod pests are effectively managed to maintain acceptable edamame quality and yield.

scholarly journals Population Genomics of the Neotropical Brown Stink Bug, Euschistus heros: The Most Important Emerging Insect Pest to Soybean in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria I. Zucchi ◽  
Erick M. G. Cordeiro ◽  
Xing Wu ◽  
Letícia Marise Lamana ◽  
Patrick J. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Genomics ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Stink Bug ◽  
Euschistus Heros

scholarly journals Impact of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Feeding on Tart Cherry (Rosales: Rosaceae) Quality and Yield in Utah

2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (5) ◽  
pp. 2328-2334
Author(s):  
Zachary R Schumm ◽  
Diane G Alston ◽  
Lori R Spears ◽  
Kezia Manlove
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Insect Pest ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug ◽  
Stink Bug ◽  
Tart Cherry ◽  
Agricultural Commodity ◽  
Feeding Intensity ◽  
Cherry Orchard

Abstract Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys Stål) is an invasive and economically important agricultural and ornamental insect pest now established in 46 U.S. states. It was first detected in Utah in 2012 and began causing agricultural damage in 2017. Tart cherry (Prunus cerasus Linnaeus) is a major processed agricultural commodity in Utah; yet, its susceptibility to brown marmorated stink bug is unstudied. Limb cages with six brown marmorated stink bug adults, nymphs, or no brown marmorated stink bug were established in a randomized complete block design in a tart cherry orchard to determine feeding impact on different fruit developmental stages. After 1 wk of feeding, half of the fruits in each cage were removed to assess feeding intensity, and the remainder left through maturity to assess marketability and quality. Feeding by adults and nymphs between petal fall and fruit pit hardening, even at feeding pressures as low as 1.7–4.0 feeding sites per fruit, caused 100% abscission of fruits, significantly reducing marketability when compared with the control treatment. For fruits that escaped abscission and matured, few quality differences were detected among treatments, indicating that brown marmorated stink bug feeding caused minimal detectable quality loss to this processed tree fruit crop. We conclude that tart cherries are at risk of abscission with short-term brown marmorated stink bug feeding between petal fall and pit hardening when overwintered adults or F1 nymphs are present in orchards, and suggest that longer-term feeding may be necessary to cause quality and yield reductions after pit hardening.

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