Comparison of parasitoid retention on yellow sticky card traps

Authors

  • Kelsey J Benthall University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences, Columbia, Missouri 65201, USA
  • Nick Avila Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Department of Entomology, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302, USA
  • Layne B Leake University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences, Columbia, Missouri 65201, USA
  • Emily R. Althoff University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences, Columbia, Missouri 65201, USA
  • Anne L. Nielsen University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences, Columbia, Missouri 65201, USA
  • Kevin B. Rice University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences, Columbia, Missouri 65201, USA

Abstract

Parasitoid wasps play a vital role in regulating insect population dynamics in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. Yellow sticky card traps are a key component in integrated pest management and the primary sampling method for estimating parasitoid abundance and diversity. Retention of 3 parasitoid wasp species on 2 yellow sticky card traps was compared and it was found that up to 34% of parasitoids escaped within 72 h, suggesting this commonly used sampling technique may underestimate parasitoid abundance and diversity.

 

Sumario

Las avispas parasitoides desempeñan un papel fundamental en la regulación de la dinámica de poblaciones de insectos tanto en ecosistemas agrícolas como naturales. Las trampas adhesivas amarillas son un componente clave en el manejo integrado de plagas y el principal método de muestreo para estimar la abundancia y diversidad de parasitoides. Se comparó la retención de 3 especies de avispas parasitoides en 2 trampas de tarjetas adhesivas amarillas y se encontró que hasta el 34% de los parasitoides escaparon dentro de las 72 h, lo que sugiere que esta técnica de muestreo comúnmente utilizada puede subestimar la abundancia y diversidad de parasitoides.

Key Words: insect sampling; Aphidius colemani; Aphytis melinus; Trissolcus japonicus

View this article in BioOne https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0210

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Published

2022-06-28

Issue

Vol. 105, No. 2 (June 2022)

Section

Scientific Notes

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