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The effects of temperature on survival and development of immature stages ofBembidion lampros were examined under controlled conditions in the laboratory. The duration of development was examined at 5°C, 12°C, 17°C, 19°C, 22°C, 25°C, 30°C and 32°C and found to be inversely related to temperature. Between 12°C and 30°C there was a significant difference in duration of egg development, but no significant difference in percentage of eggs hatched. The upper and lower lethal limits for egg development were estimated (c 31°C and 4°C respectively). There are 3 larval instars and one pupal stage. Development of larva plus pupa required a minimum of 20.9 days at 30°C. Between 22°C and 30°C survival from larva to the adult stage was 80%.
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L'influence de la température sur la survie et le développement des stades deBembidion lampros fut examinée au laboratoire dans des conditions contrôlées. Les expériences furent réalisées aux températures suivantes: 5°C, 12°C, 17°C, 19°C, 22°C, 25°C, 30°C et 32°C. La durée du développement s'est montrée inversement proportionnelle à la température. Entre 12°C et 30°C il y a une différence significative dans le développement des œufs, tandis qu'aucune différence significative n'est trouvée dans le pourcentage d'œufs éclos. Les limites létales inférieures et supérieures du développement des œufs furent déterminées. Le développement de l'œuf à l'adulte comprend 3 stades larvaires et un stade nymphal. A 30°C, il s'accomplit en 20,9 jours au minimum. Entre 22°C et 30°C la survie au stade adulte fut 80%.
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Jensen, L.B. Effect of temperature on the development of the immature stages ofBembidion lampros [Coleoptera: Carabidae] . Entomophaga 35, 277–281 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02374803
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