Effect of pupation environment on pupal development and eclosion of chilli thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae).

In recent years, the damage caused by thrips has become a key factor impacting the winter and spring production of fruits and vegetables in Hainan Province, China. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of different pupation environments on pupal development and eclosion of chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood) by analyzing pupal development and eclosion of chilli thrips in an indoor environment with simulated natural soils and water content. Soil type, soil water content, and temperature substantially affected the eclosion of chilli thrips during the pupal stage.

Influence of Temperature and Host Plant on the Digestion of (Trybom) Revealed by Molecular Detection.

(Trybom) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is an important type of thrip and a polyphagous pest, which poses a serious threat to many crops, especially those in tropical regions of China. Its feeding behavior and the damage caused vary among different host plant species and are affected by ambient temperature and plant nutrients as well. The digestion rate is an important index for directly observing the digestion process, but there have been no studies directly measuring the digestion in thrips under the influence of different temperatures and host plants.