Arthropods are important ecological indicators in sustainable agriculture, yet the impact of greenhouse structures on their assemblage dynamics is not well understood. This study examined how structural openness affects arthropod diversity and assemblage composition by comparing open-field orchards with enclosed greenhouse orchards under eco-friendly management. We collected a total of 1,961 individuals representing 141 species. The results showed that open-field orchards had significantly higher species richness and overall diversity compared to greenhouse orchards. Rarefaction and extrapolation analyses confirmed that estimated richness was markedly higher in open-field systems. Additionally, assemblage ordination indicated strong differentiation among open-field sites, while greenhouse orchards displayed significant assemblage homogenization, likely due to limited dispersal and reduced connectivity caused by physical enclosure. These findings highlight that structural openness is a key factor influencing arthropod assemblage structure in orchard environments. They also suggest a potential trade-off between production stability and biodiversity conservation in protected cultivation systems. Broader surveys of various orchard types and structural configurations, along with long-term monitoring, are needed to better understand the ecological impacts of protected cultivation on arthropod communities in managed landscapes.

Biodiversity in paddy ecosystems not only enhances crop production but also regulates ecosystem functions, providing various ecosystem services. Benthic macroinvertebrates are crucial organisms that play vital roles in these ecological processes; however, research on their community dynamics in paddy ecosystems is still limited. This study aimed to examine how the community characteristics and ecological functions of benthic macroinvertebrates differ across various types of organic floury rice cultivation. The findings indicated that Rice Field 2 (RF2) hosted a greater diversity of species compared to the other paddy fields. Over time, both the diversity and richness indices in RF2 and RF3 were significantly higher than those in RF1. Similar trends were observed in the functional feeding groups (FFGs) and habitat orientation groups (HOGs). These results suggest that organic floury rice cultivation practices and proximity to the Doombeong (traditional farm pond) jointly influence the community composition and ecological functions of benthic macroinvertebrates. Consequently, differences in cultivation practices can alter vegetation structure, while the complex habitat provided by Doombeong serves as an important refuge for benthic macroinvertebrate communities, aiding in biodiversity conservation and the maintenance of ecological functions in paddy ecosystems.

The temperature-dependent development of Poinsettia thrips, Echinothrips americanus was studied at eight constant temperatures (15.0, 17.5, 20.0, 22.5, 25.0, 27.5, 30.0, and 32.5±1°C), 65±5% RH and photoperiod of 16L : 8D conditions. The developmental stages were divided into egg, 1st instar, 2nd instar, pre-pupa, pupa, and adult. The total developmental time in the immature stage was 40.4 days at 15.0°C and 11.6 days at 30.0°C, and it decreased with increasing temperature. The lowest temperature of the whole immature period was 10.7°C, and the cumulative temperature to complete the entire immature period was 217.4 degree days. The optimal development temperature (Topt) for the whole immature stage was estimated to be in the range of 30.51-31.21°C. Topt for each immature stage was 31.64-35.47°C at egg, 30.02-33.08°C at 1st instar, 29.16- 34.43°C at 2nd instar, 27.63-29.21°C at pre-pupa, and 29.81-30.12°C at pupa. In the analysis of the six non-linear models, Logan 6 model was the most appropriate as Zi (Weighting Factors) was 0.18.

The occurrence of Laodelphax striatellus (SBPH) in Korea ranged 0.3-19.3 individuals in 2021, and 0.3-23.3 individuals in 2022 during the investigation period. Nilaparvata lugens (BPH) was not observed in 2021, but N. lugens (BPH) showed the highest number(82.0 inds.) in late September of 2022. The occurrence of Sogatella furcifera (WBPH) was not severe during the study period. Compared to Korea’s situation, N. lugens (BPH) and S. furcifera (WBPH) in Asian regions showed high occurrence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The results of the field survey could be confirmed with the occurrence pattern of about once or twice in their regions. Continuous monitoring is required for the best control of planthopper species in rice production regions of Asia. We anticipate that exchange of occurrence information and establishment of a control cooperation system will improve rice productivity in Asian regions by preventing outbreak of planthopper species and reducing damages caused by the species.

본 연구에서는 갈색날개매미충(R. sublimata)의 생물적 방제를 위한 기초정보를 마련하고자 알 기생천적인 날개 매미충알벌 (P. ricaniae)의 분포확산 및 월동 특성을 조사 한 결과를 보고하였다. 날개매미충알벌은 경기도, 충청남북도, 전라남북도 및 경상남도 일부 지역에 분포하는 것으로 조사되었다. 날개매미충알벌은 서남쪽 평야지대에 더 많이 발생하였으나, 시간의 경과에 따라 갈색날개매미 충의 확산에 맞춰 점차 동북쪽 지역으로 발생 범위가 확산하는 경향을 보였다. 날개매미충알벌의 야외 기생율은 1~8% 정도로 순천에서 가장 높았고, 다음으로 구례, 공주 순으로 나타났다. 날개매미충알벌은 9월부터 갈색날개매미충의 난 속에서 알 상태로 겨울을 보내고, 다음 해 6월부터 발육을 시작하여 성충으로 우화하였다. 날개매미충알 벌의 내한성은 알 상태에서 가장 높았다