Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 47
  • Issue: suppl

Development of an artificial diet for laboratory rearing of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

  • Author:
  • Wen-Hua Chen1, Phiwayinkosi Mpendulo Mhlungu, Tsui-Ying Chang1, Lekhnath Kafle*
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 839 to 843

1Department of Plant Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan

Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

*Corresponding authors' E-mail: kafleln@gmail.com

Online Published on 17 January, 2024.

Abstract

Four different artificial diets (CP, SF, BF and AG), developed for rearing of S. frugiperda larvae, were evaluated based on their preference bioassays. We have observed number of visitors (3rd instars larvae), weight consumed, weight gained by FAW larvae and detection time of artificial diets. Based upon the preference studies, the BF artificial diet was found the most efficient than other diets.

Keywords

Artificial diet, Fall armyworm, Instar, Rearing, Spodoptera frugiperda