Laboratory rearing of <i>Notonecta undulata</i> Say (Hemiptera: Notonectidae)

Authors

  • R. A. Ellis Pestology Centre Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.
  • J. H. Borden Pestology Centre Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.

Keywords:

<i>Notonecta undulata</i>, Hemiptera, Notonectidae

Abstract

Four generations of <i>Notonecta undulata</i> Say were reared in the laboratory within a year. Adults were kept in 15 gallon oviposition aquaria maintained at a temperature of 25 +/- 1∞C and a pH of 6.5 - 7.5. Eggs were transferred to an incubation aquarium kept under identical conditions. Nymphs were reared individually in 100 ml glass beakers. Live prey were supplied regularly for food.

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Published

2019-08-26

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Vol. 66 (1969): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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