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Temperature-dependent development of Macrolophus pygmaeus and its applicability to biological control

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A linear model and three nonlinear models (Logan type III, Lactin and Brière) were applied to Macrolophus pygmaeus (Rambur) (Hemiptera: Miridae) at constant temperatures and validated under diel temperature variation, and field conditions. Complete development from egg to adult, with >80% survivorship, occurred at nine constant temperatures between 15 and 32 °C. Total developmental time decreased from a maximum at 15 °C (68.48 days) to a minimum at 30 °C (18.69 days) and then increased at 32 °C (23.44 days). Optimal survival and the highest developmental rate occurred within the range of 27–30 °C. The adjusted determination coefficients were high for linear and nonlinear models (>0.89). Field validation showed high levels of accuracy in all models (≥93.4%). These valid mathematical models contribute to optimal application, field management, and mass rearing of M. pygmaeus for its applicability to biological control.

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    Héctor Martínez-García, María G. Sáenz-Romo, Miguel Aragón-Sánchez, Luis R. Román-Fernández, Eduardo Sáenz-de-Cabezón, Vicente S. Marco-Mancebón & Ignacio Pérez-Moreno

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Martínez-García, H., Sáenz-Romo, M.G., Aragón-Sánchez, M. et al. Temperature-dependent development of Macrolophus pygmaeus and its applicability to biological control. BioControl 62, 481–493 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-017-9798-8

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