Transgenerational Sublethal Effects of Chlorantraniliprole and Emamectin Benzoate on the Development and Reproduction of Spodoptera frugiperda

Abstract

Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), commonly known as the fall armyworm (FAW), causes significant damage to many different crop species. In this study, age-stage, two-sex life table analysis was used to investigate the effects of sublethal concentrations of emamectin benzoate and chlorantraniliprole on FAW development and reproduction. In the F0 generation, exposure to emamectin benzoate and chlorantraniliprole significantly impacted the duration of FAW, thus prolonging the development duration of each instar, but not the prepupal stage. Furthermore, the weight of FAW pupae was significantly reduced by emamectin benzoate at LC25 and chlorantraniliprole at LC25 in the F0 generation. With respect to fecundity, emamectin benzoate and chlorantraniliprole significantly reduced fecundity in the F0 generation. In the F1 generation, emamectin benzoate at LC10 had no significant effect on the preadult or adult stages, whereas LC25 significantly shortened the preadult period. The preadult and adult stages of FAW exposed to chlorantraniliprole at LC10 and LC25 were significantly prolonged. Furthermore, emamectin benzoate had no significant effect on the pupal weight of the F1 generation. Chlorantraniliprole had no significant effect at LC10, but significant reduced pupal weight occurred at LC25 in the F1 generation. With respect to fecundity, emamectin benzoate significantly reduced fecundity in the F1 generation. Interestingly, chlorantraniliprole significantly increased fecundity in the F1 generation, which could promote population growth and pest resurgence. These findings have important implications for the integrated pest management of FAW and provide a reference for the more effective control of FAW.