Life history traits and rearing protocol of <i>Microvelia pulchella</i> (Hemiptera: Veliidae): a potential biological control agent and model for behavioral and ecological studies

Arledys Albino-Bohórquez; German Bohórquez; Tito Bacca; Yeisson Gutiérrez

doi:10.15446/caldasia.v46n1.105928

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2023-07-31

Life history traits and rearing protocol of Microvelia pulchella (Hemiptera: Veliidae): a potential biological control agent and model for behavioral and ecological studies

Rasgos de historia de vida y protocolo de cría de Microvelia pulchella (Hemiptera:Veliidae): un potencial agente de control biológico y modelo para estudios conductuales y ecológicos

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https://doi.org/10.15446/caldasia.v46n1.105928

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broad-shouldered water strider, semiaquatic bug, predatory insect, model organism, bioassay, life cycle (en)
insecto semiacuático, insecto depredador, organismo modelo, bioensayo, ciclo de vida, chinche semiacuático (es)

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Arledys Albino-Bohórquez Universidad del Tolima https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1647-6738
German Bohórquez Universidad del Tolima https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7296-2706
Tito Bacca Universidad del Tolima https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2960-5527
Yeisson Gutiérrez Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria - Agrosavia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0166-2933

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Microvelia pulchella, a semiaquatic predatory bug widely distributed in the Neotropics, holds great potential as a biocontrol agent against disease-vector mosquitoes and pests in paddy rice fields. Moreover, insects belonging to the genus Microvelia have served as valuable model organisms for ecological and behavioural research. Considering this, our study aimed to establish an enhanced laboratory rearing protocol for M. pulchella based on existing methodologies. The protocol encompasses a decision-making flowchart to optimize the rearing process, a standardized method for accurately determining egg and nymph ages, and photographs illustrating all life stages and sexes of the insect. Additionally, we sought to characterize key life history traits of this species. Our detailed rearing procedure involves utilizing different containers tailored to each insect stage and specific requirements. We observed an average development time of 20.6 days from egg to adult at a temperature of 25°C (room temperature). Interestingly, male adults reared in the laboratory exhibited smaller sizes compared to their field-collected counterparts, while females displayed similar sizes across conditions. Female M. pulchella demonstrated an average egg production of 211.77 eggs, with the highest fecundity occurring within the first five weeks. Fertility followed a similar pattern, peaking during this period. In terms of longevity, females exhibited an average survival time of 74 days, whereas males lived for approximately 91 days. M. pulchella proves to be a convenient model organism for conducting non-invasive experiments, given the multitude of informative traits that can be measured. Additionally, the rearing procedure is cost-effective, straightforward, and requires minimal space.

Microvelia pulchella, un chinche semiacuático depredador presente en el Neotrópico, es prometedor como control biológico de mosquitos vectores y plagas en campos de arroz. Los insectos del género Microvelia son importantes organismos modelo para la investigación en ecología y comportamiento. Considerando esto, nuestro estudio tuvo como objetivo establecer un protocolo mejorado de cría en laboratorio para M. pulchella basado en metodologías existentes. El protocolo contiene un diagrama de decisiones para mejorar la cría, un método estándar para precisar edades de huevos y ninfas, y fotografías ilustrativas de todas las etapas de vida y sexos del insecto. Nuestro procedimiento de cría detallado emplea recipientes adaptados a cada etapa del insecto y sus requisitos específicos. Observamos un tiempo promedio de desarrollo de 20.6 días desde el huevo hasta el adulto a una temperatura de 25°C (temperatura ambiente). Curiosamente, los machos criados en laboratorio fueron más pequeños que los del campo, mientras que las hembras mantuvieron tamaños constantes en todas las condiciones. Las hembras de M. pulchella mostraron una producción promedio de huevos de 211.77, la fecundidad máxima se evidenció durante las primeras cinco semanas. La fertilidad siguió un patrón similar, alcanzando su punto máximo durante este período. En cuanto a la longevidad, las hembras tuvieron un tiempo promedio de supervivencia de 74 días, mientras que los machos vivieron aproximadamente 91 días. Considerando estos resultados, M. pulchella es un organismo modelo adecuado para experimentos no invasivos con rasgos informativos medibles. Además, el procedimiento de cría es eficiente, sencillo y requiere poco espacio.

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