Assessment for overwintering potential of invasive and non-diapause thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by the simple cold tolerance test

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This research evaluates the cold tolerance and potential overwintering abilities of various invasive thrips species. It aims to provide insights for predicting their survival in colder climates.
Conducted cold tolerance tests on overwintering thrips at -5°C to measure LT50 values and survival rates.
Examined the impact of exposure duration to low temperatures on larval survival rates for different thrips species.
Studied overwintering behavior in a semi-outdoor environment in Kyoto from autumn 2020 to spring 2021.
LT50 values for female adult thrips were longest for onion thrips, followed by citrus thrips, black-throated thrips, and southern corn thrips.
Larval survival rates were lower for black-throated thrips and southern corn thrips compared to citrus thrips and onion thrips after exposure at -5°C.
The findings align with current overwintering situations north of Kyushu and suggest that LT50 values can aid in assessing overwintering potential of invasive thrips in Japan.

Assesses overwintering survival in invasive and non-diapause thrips, suggesting implications for pest management.

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Furuki et al. (2026) studied this question.

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