Life history of Paraselenis (Spaethiechoma) dichroa (Germar, 1824) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) in natural conditions of Atlantic Forest from Brazil

Cassidinae Gyllenhaal? is the second largest subfamily of Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera), which presents characteristic morphology, biology and behaviour. The current study describes the life cycle of Paraselenis(Spaetiechoma) dichroa (Germar), ?determining biological and behavioural aspects as well as the action of natural enemies on populations, when the species has maternal care. The study was conducted between February and April 2015 in the National Forest of Passa Quatro, municipality of Passa Quatro, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Daily observations were made (morning and afternoon) to evaluate the offspring of females on Ipomoea sp. and Merremia macrocalyx (O’Donell?) (Convolvulaceae), as well as the actions of natural enemies on the young. The eggs are deposited on the midrib and abaxial surface of leaves (n = 25). Egg clusters are pedunculated, arranged in groups and devoid of any cover. On average, each female produced 27.3 ± 5.6 (n = 16) eggs, with a mean incubation period of 12.7 ± 2.9 days (n = 10 females with their young). The larvae remained grouped in the leaves throughout development, except when they fed. They retained faeces and exuviae as a stacked faecal structure on their mobile urogomphi (caudal process) like a faecal shield. The mean number of larvae per female was 12.7 ± 10.1 (n = 19) and the larval period lasted 24.9 ± 4.5 days (n = 12). Pupation occurred on the stem of the plant (n = 16). On average there were 8.1 ± 8.5 individuals for pupae progeny (n = 14). The mean duration of the pupal stage was 10.4 ± 3.3 days (n = 5). Overall, 3% of adults emerged (n = 13 individuals), with a total cycle time of 41.3 ± 8.4 days (n = 6). Adults are sexually dimorphic in the elytral shape. Females remain with the offspring throughout development. The natural enemies of immatures were Emersonella pubipennis Hansson? (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), Tachinidae (Diptera) and Stiretrus decastigmus (Herrich-Schaeffer?) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), Conura sp. Spinola? (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) and Brachymeria sp. Westwood? (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae). The information presented here on the natural history of P. dichroa are important as they may serve as a starting point to understand evolutionary questions and multispecies interactions.     

Hormonal control of pheromone responsiveness in the male black cutwormAgrotis ipsilon

In Lepidoptera, reproduction is linked to chemical communication between conspecific partners. When exposed to the female sex pheromone, males respond by exhibiting typical sexual behaviour which leads to mating. Here we show that presence of the juvenile hormone producing gland (corpora allata) of the male black cutworm,Agrotis ipsilon, is necessary for pheromone responsiveness. Allatectomized males do not show any sexual behaviour, although their antennal olfactory system is functional. Allatectomized males implanted with active corpora allata recover full pheromone receptivity. It is suggested that reproductive processes are synchronized in males and females through endocrine control; timing of the mating activity could serve as an adaptive strategy linked to the migratory behaviour of this species.     

均相网状聚合物共混对链段运动的影响

本文制备了[m_1P_1P_2]C_1及[m_1P_1C_2P_2][C_1C_2G_12],并研究网状聚合物共混时两聚合物的混溶性、通过X射线透视及热力学特性的估算进行了检验、用经典的方法—蠕变实验来分析共混对链段运动的影响,并从蠕变特性求出滞后谱、另外应用热电松弛法分析共混对链段运动的影响、通过两种实验互相印证和补充,找出共混链段运动的规律,用以描述网状共混物的结构特性。     

程序升温条件下毛细管短柱和长柱气相色谱保留行为的比较

本文研究了程序升温条件下不同组份在毛细管短柱和长柱中的气相色谱保留行为。提出了长柱和短柱的适用条件。     

任楼矿7煤顶分层工作面矿压显现特点及其控制

以任楼煤矿实测资料为依据,分析了"三软"7煤层顶分层工作面矿压显现特点,提出了顶板治理的主要措施.     

论影响体操裁判员执法过程中的心理行为及调控

本文对体操裁判员心理活动的不同表现和影响裁判员心理状态的因素进行了分析,研究了裁判员在裁判中的消极因素,提出了如何调控体操裁判员心理行为的方法.     

婴幼儿扶触的研究进展

作为一种科学育婴的新方法,婴幼儿扶触已经受到医护界、社会和家庭的广泛注视.本文对近十年来关于婴幼儿扶触的研究作一综述,主要集中在体格发育、神经精神行为发育及相关疾病的辅助治疗方面,并获得肯定结论.     

白菜类作物转基因技术研究进展

白菜类作物是芸薹属中重要的栽培亚种群,也是重要的蔬菜之一。建立高效可重复的植株再生和遗传转化体系是利用基因工程进行遗传改良所必需的。本文从高频率植株再生体系的建立,ＤＮＡ直接转移,不依赖于植物细胞或组织培养的农杆菌介导转移,建立在细胞或组织培养基础上的农杆菌介导的转化,转化株后代的遗传行为等方面论述了白菜类作物转基因技术的最新研究进展,并提出了存在的问题和进一步的研究方向。     

广西龙胜油茶枯叶蛾生物学特性研究

于 1995年至 1999年在广西龙胜县的油茶林内设 10块样地 (长×宽 =2 0 m× 2 0 m )观察油茶枯叶蛾 (L ebedanobilis Walker)的生活历期和习性 ,并从林间采回卵、幼虫、蛹、成虫于纱笼中饲养观察油茶枯叶蛾的生活史 ,以及各世代蛹、成虫、卵、幼虫出现期和终期。结果表明 ,在广西龙胜县 1年 1代 ,以初孵幼虫在卵壳内越冬 ,翌年 3月中旬当气温升至 18℃～ 2 2℃时 ,幼虫破壳而出 ;幼虫 7龄 ,发育历期 12 0 d～ 15 0 d。5龄开始食量增加 ,6龄～ 7龄为暴食阶段 ,油茶枯叶蛾幼虫一生食叶量 30 0片～ 35 0片 ,其中 4龄以前 2 0片～ 2 5片 ,5龄 30片～ 40片 ,6龄6 0片～ 10 0片 ,7龄 16 0片～ 170片 ,特别是 7龄 ,其食叶量约占终生食叶量的 70 %。8月中旬开始吐丝结茧 ,9月下旬至 10月上旬成虫羽化。     

PB—g—SAN弹性体对SAN树脂的增韧

采用种子乳液聚合法在聚丁二烯（PB）乳胶粒上接枝共聚苯乙烯和丙烯腈。合成了PB含量为40％的PB-g-SAN共聚物粉料。将其与SAN树脂熔融共混制得了一系列不同组成的ABS树脂,研究了共混物的力学性能、加工性能和形态结构。结果表明,在SAN树脂中随着PB-g-SAN含量的增加,共混物的冲击韧性和断裂伸长率不断提高,而拉伸强度和熔融指数出现下降的趋势。形态结构研究结果表明,PB橡胶粒子均匀地分散在SAN基体中,其粒径约为0．3μm,在橡胶粒子中含有大量的包容结构－SAN次级粒子。