Pardosa Astigera It is a spider species that play an important role in controlling crop pests, but are at risk due to human agricultural practices. To optimize laboratory care, we developed a special diet and breeding container for both mother spiders and spider rings. Maximum survival to adulthood was achieved in diet Drosophila melanogaster, Asylsochiffonpismus and Aphis gossypii. Fed a formula diet consisting of milk, egg yolks and honey, Spider-Ling had a survival rate of 33% until his fifth life stage. Increased rearing space using a 250 mL plastic cup improved survival (66%) compared to a 50 mL bottle (38%). The results of this study provide crucial technical support to dig deeper into spider biological properties, dietary essentials, and reproductive processes. Furthermore, these insights serve as valuable references for the artificial cultivation of other beneficial insects, thereby facilitating strengthening biological control strategies.
Qiao, X., Nasir, M., Zhao, Y., Wang, L., Zhang, K., Li, D., Ji, J., Gao, X., Cui, J., Zhu, X. , & Luo, J. (2025). Enrichment of breeding conditions for Spider Pardosa Astergera (Araneae: Lycosidae). Insect biochemistry and physiology archives, 118(4), E70056. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.70056
