昆虫蜜露研究方法

Review of insect honeydew research methods

本文在概述昆虫蜜露的分泌节律、组成成分以及生态学意义等的基础上,全面介绍了昆虫蜜露的定性和定量研究方法。详述了显色法、称量法、比色法、油滴法和蜜露钟法的具体步骤、注意事项和实例,并比较了这5种检测方法的优缺点,供相关工作者使用时参考。

This paper summarizes the excretion rhythm,components and ecological significance of insect honeydew,and both qualitative and quantitative honeydew research methods,including chromogenic assay,weighing,colorimetry,oil drop measurement and the honeydew-clock.Detailed procedures,key points and examples of these five methods are provided,together with a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages.