Biological effects of ultraviolet light on insects
Author of the article:WANG Zi-Ye; WANG Fei-Feng; HE Wan-Cai; QIU Bao-Li; LEI Chao-Liang; SANG Wen
Author's Workplace：College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Bio-Pesticide Innovation and Application, Guangzhou 510640, China; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Engineering Research Center of Biological Control, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou 510640, China; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Engineering Technology Research Center of Agricultural Pest Biocontrol, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510640, China; College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, China
Key Words：insect; ultraviolet light; light stress; behavior; growth and development
Abstract：
Ultraviolet light
(UV) is an important environmental factor derived from solar radiation. Insects
are an important part of the earth's ecosystem and are affected by UV
radiation. Biological effects of UV radiation on insects are not only related
to its optical characteristics, such as wavelength and radiation intensity, but
also to abiotic and biological factors. Insects have evolved with UV light, and
consequently have evolved behavioral and physiological adaptations to resist UV
radiation. This paper reviews the biological effects of UV light on insects and
the mechanisms insects use to withstand UV stress, both are part of the
physiological measures insects use to withstand physical stress in general. It
also provides a scientific basis for improving non-chemical pest control
methods and promotes the development of non-chemical pest control technology.