ArticleExperimental & applied acarology2026
Effects of temperature on the development and reproduction of Macrocheles nataliae.
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Macrocheles nataliae (Acari: Macrochelidae) holds promise as a biological control of soil-inhabiting pests. Temperature is a critical abiotic factor influencing the population dynamics and biocontrol efficacy of predatory mites. However, its effects on the development and reproduction of M. nataliae remain poorly understood. In this study, the effects of five constant temperatures (17, 21, 25, 29, and 33 °C) on the growth, survivorship and reproduction of M. nataliae fed on Carpoglyphus lactis was examined using the age-stage, two-sex life table theory and linear degree-day model. Within the 17-29 °C range, the developmental duration and adult longevity of both female and male M. nataliae decreased gradually with increasing temperature. Although immature mites successfully completed development at 33 °C, adult females failed to reproduce, which indicated that high temperature imposes severe inhibitory effects on reproductive function of M. nataliae. The developmental rates of all life stages were adequately described by the linear degree-day model (R² > 0.90), with lower developmental thresholds ranging from 11.11 to 12.61 °C across different stages. Life table analyses identified 25 °C as the optimal temperature for population performance, producing the maximum net reproductive rate (R
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