Temporary inhibition of positive phototaxis in emigratory population of  Nilaparvata lugens by mark-release-recapture.

ABSTRACT: Light traps are used to determine the temporal and spatial dynamics of the migratory brown planthoppers (BPHs) Nilaparvata lugens. But very little is known whether newly emerged adults respond to local light traps during the emigration period. Thus, it is important to evaluate the efficiency of light traps in attracting emigrant and immigrant populations to improve forecasting and control of this pest. The migration periods of N. lugens were determined by field surveys in Fuyang, Zhejiang province in 2012 and Yongfu, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in 2013. Mark-release-recapture experiments with both newly emerged (unflown) and flight experienced (flown) N. lugens were conducted at the two study sites. The marking method did not have any significant effect on the survival or flight capab

SUBMITTER: Yang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6730993 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature