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Prediction of Masked Chafer, Cyclocephala pasadenae, Capture in Light Traps Using a Degree-Day Model.
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PMID:  20236016     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Abstract In order to obtain information on the biology of the masked chafer Cyclocephala pasadenae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), and to determine the date when 50% of the population is captured in light traps, field data were obtained during 4 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Capture of the 50% of the masked chafer population occurred approximately during the third week of July, of this one-generation per year insect. To reduce the need for intensive sampling and to obtain a predictable model for the capture of this pest, data were analyzed using trapezoidal numerical integration to estimate both a lower threshold and degree-days to predict the 50% capture date. A mathematical model based on field data accounted for the influence of natural environmental conditions on development, and predicted 50% capture dates within 1-4 days of what was actually observed from the field. The difference between predictions from field data is smaller than using estimates from laboratory-controlled experiments. The model presented here could serve as an accurate estimator of the appropriate timing to implement control measures of this important turfgrass pest.
Authors:
Carlos A Blanco; Gerardo Hern?ndez
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of insect science (Online)     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1536-2442     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Insect Sci.     Publication Date:  2006 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101096396     Medline TA:  J Insect Sci     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
1 U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Insect Management Research Unit. 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, Mississippi 38776.
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