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ISSN : 1225-0171(Print)
ISSN : 2287-545X(Online)
Korean Journal of Applied Entomology Vol.65 No.3 pp.277-282
DOI : https://doi.org/10.5656/KSAE.2026.08.0.011

Attraction of Nesidiocoris tenuis to Different LED Wavelengths: Evaluation Under Light-Interference-Free Conditions

Young-gyun Park1,3*, Joon-Ho Lee1,2,4
1Entomology Program, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
2Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
3Present address: Department of Entomology and Nematology, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
4Present address: Retired from Seoul National University

Abstract

We measured the attraction of Nesidiocoris tenuis (Hemiptera: Miridae) to LED lights of various wavelengths without interference from other light sources (“darkroom test”), unlike previous studies. We also investigated the effect of lights of different wattage on N. tenuis attraction. In the darkroom test, the attraction of N. tenuis was significantly higher at 365 and 385 nm wavelengths. However, there was no significant difference in attraction due to lighting of different wattage. Thus, 3-W LED lights would be sufficient for attracting this predator in spaces of similar size to our experimental area (20.8 m3). Furthermore, we tested the attractiveness of 9-W LED lights to N. tenuis in greenhouses (379.8 m3); however, there was no significant difference among the wavelengths tested. This study provides fundamental information on LED wavelength and light intensity conditions for enhancing the establishment of released natural enemies.

초록

Vol. 40 No. 4 (2022.12)

Journal Abbreviation Korean J. Appl. Entomol.
Frequency Quarterly
Doi Prefix 10.5656/KSAE
Year of Launching 1962
Publisher Korean Society of Applied Entomology
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