Rearing method of Eupolyphaga sinensis without soil medium
Author of the article:JIN Tao1, 2* , WU Zhen-Ting1** , WU Lei1, LIANG Guang-Wen2
Author's Workplace：1 College of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University , Hefei 230036, China; 2 Laboratory of Insect Ecology , South China Agricultural University , Guangzhou 510640, China
Key Words：Eupolyphaga sinensis , rearing method, development and growth, overwintering
Abstract：By using two different rearing methods, with soil medium and without soil medium but using humid and darkness material to covering , the growth, survival and female oviposition pattern of Eup olyphaga sinensis Walker in normal and overwinter seasons were studied. The results showed that there was no difference between the two methods in growth of E. sinensis when food was sufficient. Without soil medium, the livability of the elder nymphs, and female adults, and capability of oviposition of female adults were rather higher. The results indicated that the rearing method without soil medium could be applied in rearing of E. sinensis . The structure of E. sinensis rearing container was preliminary assumed.