Monday, December 10, 2001 - 11:00 AM
0275
Effect of temperature on Asian cockroach reproduction
Duangkhae Sitthicharoenchai1, Patricia A. Zungoli1, Eric P. Benson1, Peter Adler1, and William C. Bridges2. (1) Clemson University, Department of Entomology, 114, Long Hall, Clemson, SC, (2) Clemson University, Experimental Statistics, P & A Buld, Clemson, SC
Asian cockroach reproduction was investigated at 15, 25, and 35°C in a laboratory study. Females produced more oothecae with higher fecundity at 35°C than at 15 or 25°C. Number of eggs per ootheca were lowest at 15°C, with no difference at 25 or 35°C. Pre-oviposition and incubation period was significantly shorter at 35°C than at 25 or 15°C.
Species 1: Blattodea Blattellidae Blattella asahinai (Asian cockroach)
Keywords: cockroach, urban entomology
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