The effect of thermal Microclimates on the Nymphal development and abundance of the Common Meadow Spittlebug, Philaenus Spumarius (Hemiptera:Cicadomorpha: Aphrophoridae), in Hedgerows.

Ryley, G.H.T. and Cherrill, A. (2024) The effect of thermal Microclimates on the Nymphal development and abundance of the Common Meadow Spittlebug, Philaenus Spumarius (Hemiptera:Cicadomorpha: Aphrophoridae), in Hedgerows. British Journal of Entomology and Natural History, 37 (3). ISSN 09527583

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Abstract

Temperature plays fundamental roles in insect behaviour, ecology, and physiology, and influences development rates and distribution. Such data for the Common Spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius) is scarce, despite this species being an important vector for Xylella fastidiosa in Europe. This study investigated the effect of thermal microclimates on nymphal P. spumarius through observations of temperature, abundance, and development on the north-west and south-east facing aspects of broadly east-west running hedgerows. Data was collected from the first appearance of spittle-masses in May through to the completion of nymphal development in July. Temperatures were higher on south-east facing aspects, except for early evening and overnight when north-west facing aspects were warmer. There was no consistent effect of aspect on abundance, however, numbers of spittle-masses peaked earlier on south-east facing aspects, and nymphs on south-east facing aspects developed more quickly compared to those on cooler north-west facing aspects.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Made available with permission by Dr Michael Wilson, Editor.
Divisions:	Agriculture and Environment (from 1.08.20)
Depositing User:	Mrs Susan Howe
Date Deposited:	19 Feb 2025 12:32
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2025 12:32
URI:	https://hau.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18177

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