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8 April 2020 The Effects of Relative Humidity on Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Egg Hatch, Nymph Survival, and Adult Reproduction
Arjun Khadka, Amanda C. Hodges, Norman C. Leppla, Patricia G. Tillman
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Abstract

Eggs, nymphs, and adults of Halyomorpha halys were exposed to 15%, 35%, 55%, 75%, or 90% RH provided by glycerol-water solutions. Although egg hatch and nymphal survival occurred at all concentrations, they were highest at 55% to 90% RH. Nymphs exposed at the second instar reached the adult stage only at 55% to 90% RH. Females laid the greatest number of egg clutches at 55% RH. Therefore, we believe that H. halys could survive in Florida at 55% to 90% RH, but would be most prolific at 55%.

Arjun Khadka, Amanda C. Hodges, Norman C. Leppla, and Patricia G. Tillman "The Effects of Relative Humidity on Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Egg Hatch, Nymph Survival, and Adult Reproduction," Florida Entomologist 103(1), 136-138, (8 April 2020). https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0424
Published: 8 April 2020
KEYWORDS
brown marmorated stink bug
hatching
insect rearing
relative humidity
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