Leaf Volatiles from Host Tree Acer negundo : Diurnal Rhythm and Behavior Responses of Anoplophora glabripennis to Volatiles in Field

The volatile compounds from ash-leaf maple (Acer negundo L.) were examined by adsorption-thermodesorption and GC-MS. Thirty-two compounds, including alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, esters, terpenoids, carboxylic acids, etc. were identified. The analysis revealed that the diurnal rhythm of release of volatile compounds from maple differed in July and in August. In July, the releasing of most volatile compounds reached the peak at 14 o'clock, when in August, the emission of volatile compounds reached the peak at 10 o'clock. Besides diurnal rhythm, there also existed other differences in the releasing of volatiles and their relative contents in July and in August. A possible explanation for this phenomenon is the maturation of leaves, since the sampling conditions were the same both in July and August. At the same time, the response of Anoplophora glabrpennis Motschulsky to volatiles was examined with field bioassay with traps. cis-3-hexen-1-ol was found to be more effective to attract A. glabrpennis than other volatiles released by ash-leaf maple tree in field trapping test. A mixture of 1-butanol, 1-pentanol and 2-pentanol was tested to be the most attractive to A. glabripennis among all tested volatiles. More field trapping tests should be conducted.

Characteristics of Cellulases from Anoplophora glabripennis Motsch (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

The property of major cellulases from the guts of Anoplophora glabripennis larvae have been characterized. The optimal temperatures of both β 1,4 glucosidase (β glucosidase) and endo β 1,4 endoglucanase (endoglucanase, Cx) are 40℃. The β glucosidase was optimally active at pH 4\^8, while the optimal activity of the endoglucanase occurred at pH 4 4 5 6 The endoglucanase was active with a wide range of pH and temperature, the levels of activity from 25℃ to 50℃ were more than 80%, and the activity remained 60% between pH 3 2 and pH 7 2. The endoglucanase exhibited higher thermal stability than β glucosidase. Both enzymes lose their activities by heat treatment at 60℃. Two isozymes of endoglucanase were detected in sodium carboxymethylcellulose polyacrymide gels (CMC gel) by chemical colorization, and purified by elution from the gel slices. The molecular weights of the two isozymes were estimated as 26kD and 39kD respectively. Moreover molecular characteristics of the two isozymes are currently underway.

Phylogenetic Analysis of the 16S rDNA of a Strain Isolated from Diseased Larva of Anoplophora glabripennis (Motsch.)

[ Objective] Study on the phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rDNA and insecticidal characteristics of strain BH-1 isolated from diseased larva of Anoplophora glabripennis （Motseh.） [ Method ] The strain was identified by routine method and inoculated onto healthy Anoplophora glabripennis （Motseh.） for observing insecticidal effect, further 16S DNA was amplified by the specific primers for sequencing and homology analysis. [ Result] The mortality of second instar ofAnoplophora glabripennis（ Motseh. ） reached 72.7% 8 d after 10^10cfu/ml BH-1 was inoculated. The homology of 16S DNA sequences between BH-1 and Serratia marcescens accessed in GenBank reached 99.5%. Combined with the results of routine identification, BH-1 was identified as S. marcescens. [Conclusion] BH-1 could be used for biological control ofAnoplophora glabripennis （Motsch.）.

茉莉酸甲酯喷施和光肩星天牛(Anoplophora glabripennis(Motschulsky)咬食后五角枫释放的挥发物

茉莉酸甲酯喷施和光肩星天牛(Anoplophora glabripennis(Motschulsky)咬食后五角枫(Acer mono Maxim.)植株均诱导产生了乙酸丁酯、2-壬醇、乙酸己酯、3-甲基-2-丁醇、1-辛烯、里那醇、3-蒈烯、1-丁醇、(Z)-2-己烯醛9种正常植株中没有检测到的挥发物。两种处理均诱导或促进了萜烯类、醇类和醛类挥发物的大量释放,且乙酸-3-己烯酯、乙酸乙酯、己醇、反-2-己烯醇、乙基己醇、1-辛烯、石竹烯、法尼烯等挥发物的时序变化趋势也非常相似。因而推测光肩星天牛咬食五角枫后在植物体内诱导产生了茉莉酸信号传导途径。

Combining WV-2 images and tree physiological factors to detect damage stages of Populus gansuensis by Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) at the tree level

Background:Anoplophora glabripennis(Motschulsky),commonly known as Asian longhorned beetle(ALB),is a wood-boring insect that can cause lethal infestation to multiple borer leaf trees.In Gansu Province,northwest China,ALB has caused a large number of deaths of a local tree species Populus gansuensis.The damaged area belongs to Gobi desert where every single tree is artificially planted and is extremely difficult to cultivate.Therefore,the monitoring of the ALB infestation at the individual tree level in the landscape is necessary.Moreover,the determination of an abnormal phenotype that can be obtained directly from remote-sensing images to predict the damage degree can greatly reduce the cost of field investigation and management.Methods:Multispectral WorldView-2(WV-2)images and 5 tree physiological factors were collected as experimental materials.One-way ANOVA of the tree’s physiological factors helped in determining the phenotype to predict damage degrees.The original bands of WV-2 and derived vegetation indices were used as reference data to construct the dataset of a prediction model.Variance inflation factor and stepwise regression analyses were used to eliminate collinearity and redundancy.Finally,three machine learning algorithms,i.e.,Random Forest(RF),Support Vector Machine(SVM),Classification And Regression Tree(CART),were applied and compared to find the best classifier for predicting the damage stage of individual P.gansuensis.Results:The confusion matrix of RF achieved the highest overall classification accuracy(86.2%)and the highest Kappa index value(0.804),indicating the potential of using WV-2 imaging to accurately detect damage stages of individual trees.In addition,the canopy color was found to be positively correlated with P.gansuensis’damage stages.Conclusions:A novel method was developed by combining WV-2 and tree physiological index for semi-automatic classification of three damage stages of P.gansuensis infested with ALB.The canopy color was determined as an abnormal phenotype that could be directly assessed using remote-sensing images at the tree level to predict the damage degree.These tools are highly applicable for driving quick and effective measures to reduce damage to pure poplar forests in Gansu Province,China.

Cellulase in Anoplophora glabripennis adults emerging from different host tree species

In order to investigate different kinds of cellulase in insect pests, we selected male and female adults of Anoplophora glabripennis （Motschulsky） emerging from four different host species （Populus alba var. pyramidalis, P. nigra var. thevestina （Dode） Bean., P. simonii × P. pyramidliscr cv. Opera 8277 Hsu. and Salix matsudana f. lobato-glandulosa） as our research material. The enzyme activitives of three kinds of cellulase in the intestines of the adult insects were measured. The Cx-cellulase isozymes were detected with a CMC-incorporated polyacrylamide gel. The results show that： there are no statistically significant differences between the enzyme activities of males and females emerging from the different host species. The order of magnitude in activity is： Cx-cellulase 〉 β-glycosidase 〉 C1-cellulase. When the adults emerge from the same host species, there are no statistically significant differences between male and female enzyme activities of β-glycosidase and C1-cellulase, but the enzyme activity of Cx-cellulase of males is clearly higher than that of females. The patterns and migration of Cx-cellulase isozymes of males and females emerging from differ-ent hosts trees are clearly not different, and neither are they different when emerging from the same hosts.

Cellulase in Anoplophora glabripennis adults fed on original host tree species and non-original host trees

Cellulase activities of Anoplophora glabripennis （Motsch.） adults from two host plants （Populus simonii x p pyramidliscr cv. Opera Hsu. and Salix matsudana Koidz） fed on three different host tree species （Acer negundo Linn., S. matsudana Koidz and P simonii x P pyramidliscr cv. Opera Hsu.） were investigated. Enzyme activities of endoglucanase and β-glucosidase in the intestines of the insects were measured. The results show that there are no statistically significant differences in the enzyme activities of endoglucanase between male and female insects from the two host plants fed on three host trees, neither inβ-glucosidase. No statistically significant differences in the enzyme activities of endoglucanase and β-glucosidase were found between males and females from the two plants fed on three host tree species, except that the endoglucanase activity in males from the opera poplar fed on Hankow willow is lower than that fed on ash-leaf maple and opera poplar.

Oviposition Site Selection of Anoplophora glabripennis in Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) and Its Gnawing Nidus Oviposition Habits

[Objective] The paper was to explore the oviposition site selection of Anoplophora glabripennis in sugar maple and its gnawing nidus oviposition habits. [Method] Through field and indoor rearing observation, the oviposition site selection of A. glabripennis in sugar maple was studied, and the gnawing nidus oviposition habits were analyzed. [Result] The height of oviposition site of A. glabripennis in sugar maple, the number observation holes （gnawing nidus oviposition points） and bark thickness in oviposition site showed linear correlation with diameter of branch at breast height. The gnawing nidus oviposition habit of A. glabripennis in sugar maple was mainly divided into 4 stages： gnawing nidus site selection, gnawing nidus, oviposition and nidus sealing, the duration from gnawing nidus to nidus sealing was（38.29±16.47）min. [Conclusion] The study provided reference for comprehensive prevention of A. glabripennis in greening tree species sugar maple, as well as further study on reproductive behavior and regulation mechanism of A. glabripennis.

光肩星天牛Anoplophora glabripennis的化学防治

作者选用４０％氧化乐果乳剂、６０％甲拌磷乳剂、６０％敌敌畏乳剂，２．５％溴氰菊酯、磷化铝及几种药剂的混合物，采用注干、涂干、堵孔几种方法进行了光肩星天牛成虫、幼虫的化学防治试验，试验结果表明４０％氧化乐果乳油加６０％甲拌磷乳油再加增效剂注干防治１～４龄幼虫及成虫效果良好，杀虫率分别可达８９％和６３％，可在生产实践中推广使用。

绿角星天牛Anoplophora viriantennatus Wang&Jiang,1998的重描述(鞘翅目:天牛科,沟胫天牛亚科)

本文根据产自四川的模式标本及产自湖北的标本,对绿角星天牛Anoplophora viriantennatus Wang&Jiang,1998进行了重新描述,其雌性为首次报道,该种也是首次记载分布于湖北,并提供了雌、雄成虫及生殖器照片。

Is there hybridization between 2 species of the same genus in sympatry?——The genetic relationships between Anoplophora glabripennis,Anoplophora chinensis,and putative hybrids

Anoplophora glabripennis(Asian longhorn beetle,ALB)and Anoplophora chinensis(Citrus longhorn beetle,CLB)are native forest pests in China;they have become important international quarantine pests.They are found using the same Salix aureopendula host tree of Cixi,Zhejiang province,China.On this host tree,we collected additional beetles that appeared to be morphologically intermediate between ALB and CLB.By using a stereoscope,we observed that there were several bumps on the base of the elytra,which was inconsistent with ALB,which typically has a smooth elytral base,but was more like CLB,which has numerous short tubercles on the elytral base.Given their sympatry and intermediate morphology,we hypothesized that these may represent ALB×CLB hybrids.We studied the genomic profiles for 46 samples(ALB,CLB,and putative hybrids)using genotyping-by-sequencing(GBS)providing a reduced representation of the entire genome.Employing principal component analyses on the 163 GBS-derived single nucleotide polymorphism data,we found putative hybrids tightly clustered with ALB,but genetically distinct from the CLB individuals.Therefore,our initial hybrid hypothesis was not supported by genomic data.Further,while mating experiments between adult ALB and CLB were successful in 4 separate years(2017,2018,2020,and 2021),and oviposition behavior was observed,no progeny was produced.Having employed population genomic analysis and biological hybridization experiments,we conclude that the putative hybrids represent newly discovered morphological variants within ALB.Our approach further confirmed the advantage of genome-wide information for Anoplophora species assignment in certain ambiguous classification cases.

Evidence for a female-produced, long range pheromone of Anoplophora glabripennis （Coleoptera Cerambycidae）

Volatiles from female Asian longhorned beetle （ ALB ）, Anoplophora glabripenhis, were evaluated as candidate sex pheromone components. Previous studies on ALB have revealed several antennally active compounds from virgin females; however the origins and activity of these compounds were not apparent and require further investigation. We tested the hypothesis that one or more of the ALB contact sex pheromones is a precursor that undergoes abiotic oxidation to yield volatile pheromone components, and evaluated the activity of these compounds using laboratory and field bioassays. Gas chromatogra- phy coupled electroantennography detection （GC-EAD） analysis indicated the presence of three antennally active aldehydes （heptanal, nonanal, and hexadecanal） in female cuticular extracts exposed to ozone or UV and visible light. In laboratory bioassays using a Y-tube olfactometer, males were preferentially attracted to ozonized female body washes over crude body washes. Similarly, synthetic formulations of these compounds were preferred over controls in the olfactometer. Field trapping experiments conducted from 2006 to 2008 in Ningxia, China showed that synthetic lures of the three aldehydes formulated in a ratio simulating that of virgin females attracted more beetles compared to controls, and that combinations of these aldehydes, linalool oxide, and host kairomones captured more beetles than controls, and captured significantly more males.

Current and future control of the wood-boring pest Anoplophora glabripennis

The Asian longhorn beetle (ALB) Anoplophora glabripennis is one of the most successful and most feared invasive insect species worldwide. This review covers recent research concerning the distribution of and damage caused by ALB, as well as major efforts to control and manage ALB in China. The distribution and destruction range of ALB have continued to expand over the past decade worldwide, and the number of interceptions has remained high. Detection and monitoring methods for the early discovery of ALB have diversified, with advances in semiochemical research and using satellite remote sensing in China. Ecological control of ALB in China involves planting mixtures of preferred and resistant tree species, and this practice can prevent outbreaks. In addition, strategies for chemical and biological control of ALB have achieved promising results during the last decade in China, especially the development of insecticides targeting different stages of ALB, and applying Dastarcus helophoroides and Dendrocopos major as biocontrol agents. Finally, we analyze recommendations for ALB prevention and management strategies based on native range and invasive area research. This information will hopefully help some invaded areas where the target is containment of ALB.

Selectivity mechanism of Anoplophora glabripennis on four different species of maples

Anoplophora glabripennis(Motsch.)is a wood-boring beetle that is native to China.For a long time,it caused great losses in the economy and ecology of northwest China.Attractants are often used to control insects.The volatiles emitted from the host plant play an important role for insects in finding their target.To explore the mechanism of selec-tivity to different host plants,the response of Anoplophora glabripennis to four different host plants was investigated,which included Acer negundo L.,Acer mono Maxim.,Acer truncatum Bunge.and Acer platanoides L.,and the com-pounds in the profiles of volatiles were identified from these species.The olfactory responses of Anoplophora glabripennis to the odors of different plants showed preference for certain host plants:Acer negundo,Acer mono and Acer truncatum.The attraction of Acer negundo and Acer mono was signifi-cantly different(p<0.05).The attraction of Acer negundo to the insects was stronger than to Acer mono.Acer platanoides neither attracted nor repelled the insects.Compounds in the profiles of volatiles from the above four species were identified and quantified by gas chromatography-mass spec-trometry(GC-MS)equipped with a CP-4020 termodesorp-tion and cold trap(TCT)device.The constituents of volatiles and the relative concentrations were different in the four host species.The amount of ketones,alcohols and aldehydes in the four plants showed the same order:Acer negundo<Acer mono<Acer truncatum<Acer platanoides,while that of alkanes and esters was quiet different:Acer negundo L.>Acer mono Maxim.>Acer truncatum Bunge.>Acer platanoides L..1-penten-3-ol,ocimene and trans-Germanylacetone were repellent to Anoplophora glabripennis.1-penten-3-ol and trans-gerranylacetone were identified in Acer platanoides,and Ocimene was the most attractive to Anoplophora glabripennis among these species.The extent of feeding damage caused by Anoplophora glabripennis differed among four species.The sequences was Acer negundo>Acer mono>Acer truncatum>Acer platanoides.The epidermal hairs of the four host plants revealed that the extent of damage was related to the physical characteristics of the host plants.

光肩星天牛成虫光行为反应

对光肩星天牛(Anoplophora glabripennis)成虫光行为进行研究,探讨利用灯光诱捕监控其种群的可能性。在室内暗光周期下,以高压氙灯和不同光波的发光二极管(LED)红光灯为光源,配合滤光片和中性衰减片,测试光肩星雌雄两性对不同光强度、不同波长光源的行为反应。结果表明:当相对光强度为100%时,可以引起距离光源2.0 m雌雄两性的飞行趋光行为,其中雄性的起飞率高于雌性;随着光强度的降低,雌雄两性的趋光活性随之减弱;相对光强度为100%和50%时,雌雄两性的都表现出明显的避光行为,雄性的避光距离大于雌性;随着光强度的降低,雌雄两性的避光活性随之减弱,当相对光强度降为25%时,雌雄两性均无避光反应。雌雄两性对370 nm的紫外光和600~700 nm的红光趋向性最强,其次是400~500 nm蓝紫光,对500~600 nm黄绿光趋向性最弱;对620~630、640~650及655~665 nm波段的LED红光行为反应没有差别。高强度的光源能引起光肩星天牛远距离趋光行为,但也会引起明显的避光反应,这个行为特性表明灯光诱捕不适合用于监控该天牛种群。

光肩星天牛胁迫声及种内空间运动行为

为了利用行为调制手段防治害虫,以光肩星天牛(Anoplophora glabripennis)为研究对象,在实验室内对光肩星天牛雌雄两性胁迫声进行录制和分析,分别在光周期和暗周期对光肩星天牛进行行为生测,分析胁迫声对光肩星天牛空间运动行为的影响。结果表明:光肩星天牛雄性胁迫声音组持续时间短于雌性、频率明显高于雌性,但雌雄胁迫声对空间运动行为的影响没有差异。在光周期,胁迫声对天牛向上爬行及水平运动均没有影响;对雄性起飞行为有抑制作用,但对雌性起飞行为没有影响。在暗周期,胁迫声对雌雄两性水平爬行有驱离作用,降低了天牛趋光爬行的活性;对雄性起飞行为没有影响,但对雌性起飞行为有促进作用。光肩星天牛胁迫声对种内个体具有警戒信号作用,这种作用与光周期相关并对雌雄两性的行为影响有所不同。

星天牛成虫复眼外部形态和内部超微结构

星天牛Anoplophora chinensis能够取食上百种植物,以幼虫蛀干危害为主。本研究使用扫描电镜、透射电子显微镜和光学显微镜研究了星天牛成虫复眼外部形态和内部超微结构。结果表明星天牛复眼着生于触角基部,为不规则的肾形,表面光滑,由1211~1270个小眼组成,大部分小眼呈六边形,少数位于复眼边缘的小眼为不规则的五边形,小眼间角为6.90~9.56°。每个小眼由角膜、晶锥、视网膜细胞和基膜组成。角膜厚度为84.03±3.82μm,晶锥被初级色素细胞包围,色素颗粒直径为0.41~0.97μm。每个小眼包括8个视网膜细胞,其中6个周缘细胞(R1~R6)包围2个中央细胞(R7~R8),视网膜细胞的感杆小体在向心侧形成半融合的感杆束,次级色素细胞色素颗粒将相邻小眼的视网膜细胞隔离,色素颗粒直径为0.41~1.06μm。星天牛成虫复眼为并列像型,复眼分辨率较低,但视觉角度广,能够感受强度较低的光照。

空间体积及光照对光肩星天牛4种行为活动的影响

为明确空间体积对光肩星天牛成虫交配、取食、移动和静息行为的影响,室内利用5种体积规格不同的容器(1000、4000、8000、16000、32000 cm^(3))进行连续5 d的试验观察。研究结果显示:(1)光肩星天牛雌、雄虫交尾行为、取食行为、移动行为发生的频次均随着体积的增大而减小;在不同空间体积中除雌、雄成虫静息活动不存在差异外,交配、取食和移动活动雌、雄成虫均存在差异;(2)1000 cm^(3)空间下取食活动、4000 cm^(3)移动活动、16000 cm^(3)取食活动的雌、雄成虫之间存在显著差异;(3)在有光照时,1000 cm^(3)空间下的取食活动、静息活动和32000 cm^(3)的静息活动以及无光照时,4000 cm^(3)的移动、静息活动、8000 cm^(3)的移动活动和32000 cm^(3)静息活动的雌、雄成虫之间存在显著差异;(4)空间体积对光肩星天牛不同行为活动的日节律存在影响。综上所述,光肩星天牛的行为活动会受到空间体积大小及光照的影响。

利用诱饵树防治薄壳山核桃星天牛效果探究

星天牛是薄壳山核桃上危害较严重的蛀干类害虫,防治难度较大。为探索薄壳山核桃星天牛绿色高效防治手段,本研究以存活率、平均生长量、受害株率、受害株率减退率、日均单株诱虫量和雌雄比为调查指标开展了以苦楝和复叶槭为诱饵树的引诱效果试验。结果显示,苦楝和复叶槭的存活率均较高,且苦楝的生长速度明显快于复叶槭;种植诱饵树后,薄壳山核桃的受害率逐年降低,控制在10%以内;与薄壳山核桃相比,两类诱饵树均对星天牛有明显的引诱效果(P<0.05),而诱饵树种间的引诱效果差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);不同诱饵树和不同年份引诱到的星天牛雌虫的平均腹卵量差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结合必要的营林和抚育措施,种植苦楝和复叶槭作为诱饵树并配合人工捕杀方式是一种高效绿色防治星天牛的方法。

辐照对光肩星天牛幼虫发育的影响

用高能X射线辐照处理3、4、5龄光肩星天牛幼虫，结果表明：辐照引起幼虫的生活期延长，发育迟缓；辐照抗性随虫龄的增加而增强，5龄幼虫最耐辐照，阻止其化蛹的剂量为55～60Gy。γ射线辐照杨树木段中光肩星天牛幼虫的结果也表明，60Gy能够100％阻止老熟幼虫化蛹。因此，可以推荐60Gy作为光肩星天牛幼虫检疫辐照处理的有效剂量，用于原木和木质包装的检疫除害处理。