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17 June 2023 Ecological zoning of Euschistus heros in Brazil based on the net reproductive rate at different temperatures and relative-humidity levels
Lucas Maniero Rodrigues, Adriano Gomes Garcia, José Roberto Postali Parra
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Abstract

The Neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius, 1798) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is one of the major insect pests in soybean crops, causing severe damage; however, some aspects of its biology that are essential for management remain unknown. To aid in the management of E. heros, the present study investigated the fertility life table of this species at 7 temperatures (18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30, and 32 ± 1 °C) and 4 relative-humidity levels (30, 50, 70, and 90 ± 10%). Based on the net reproductive rate, R0, we developed an ecological zoning for this pest in Brazil, to identify climatically favorable areas for population growth. Our results indicated that the most favorable range is between 25 and 28 °C and above 70% RH. The ecological zoning indicated that farmers should be more concerned in the northern and Midwest regions, which include the state of Mato Grosso, the largest soybean and corn producer in Brazil. These results provide valuable information, indicating the hotspots most likely to be attacked by the Neotropical brown stink bug.

Lucas Maniero Rodrigues, Adriano Gomes Garcia, and José Roberto Postali Parra "Ecological zoning of Euschistus heros in Brazil based on the net reproductive rate at different temperatures and relative-humidity levels," Journal of Economic Entomology 116(4), 1178-1184, (17 June 2023). https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad115
Received: 29 December 2022; Accepted: 30 May 2023; Published: 17 June 2023
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KEYWORDS
GIS
insect ecology
Neotropical brown stink bug
pest Management
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