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Standard Specification for Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) (Withdrawn 2017)

Standard Specification for Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) (Withdrawn 2017)

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1.1 This specification covers information on and the test method for determining the purity and number of adults released in commercial containers of the aphid predatory midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers information on and the test method for determining the purity and number of adults released in commercial containers of the aphid predatory midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani).
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents, this specification was withdrawn in January 2017 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

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Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-Mar-2008
Withdrawal Date
08-Jan-2017
ICS
65.100.01 - Pesticides and other agrochemicals in general
Technical Committee
E35 - Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents
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Designation:E2615 −08
Standard Specification for
Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2615; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5. Summary of Test Method (Determining the Purity, Sex
Ratio, and Number of Adults Released from
1.1 This specification covers information on and the test
Containers of A. aphidimyza)
method for determining the purity and number of adults
released in commercial containers of the aphid predatory 5.1 This test method describes a method of determining the
midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani). purity,sexratio,andnumberofadultA.aphidimyzareleasedin
containers.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information 5.2 This test method is for a standard commercial package
only. of 250 to 1000 midges packaged in vermiculite carrier in trays
or bottles. Adult midges and any parasites are allowed to
emerge over a 21 day period and are counted and the sex ratio
2. Referenced Documents
2 determined. Any live parasite or arthropod product contami-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
nants are identified and recorded.
E2200Specification for Information Included with Packag-
ing of Multi-Cellular Biological Control Organisms
6. Significance and Use
(Withdrawn 2010)
6.1 The biological control of aphids by A. aphidimyza
depends on accurate release numbers, presence of male and
3. Terminology
female adults, and absence of live product contaminants such
3.1 name of product—Aphidoletes aphidimyza Rondani
as parasites and other insects and mites. This test will be
typically employed by producers and users of the product to
3.2 preferred host prey—most species of true aphids (Aphi-
assessthenumberoflivebiologicalcontrolagentsdelivered.It
doidea).
is complementary to the quality guidelines for A. aphidimyza
3.3 life stage when shipped—pupal.
that were developed by the International Organization of
Biological Control (IOBC) by J. van Schelt in 1998.
4. Classification
7. Materials
4.1 Phylum—Arthropoda.
7.1 Clear (translucent) or white plastic container, with a
4.2 Class—Insecta.
tightfittinglid(35to40Lcapacity)withabottomsurfacearea
4.3 Order—Diptera.
ofapproximately1500cm ),parallellinesmarked2.5cmapart
across the entire bottom of the bin with permanent marker to
4.4 Family—Cecidomyiidae.
aid in counting. One container is required for each test unit.
4.5 Genus—Aphidoletes.
7.2 A dissecting microscope or magnifier (7 to 20×).
4.6 Species—aphidimyza.
7.3 A fine brush.
7.4 A hand tally counter.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E35 on
8. Test Unit
Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee E35.30 on Natural Multi-Cellular (Metazoan)
8.1 Asingle container of A. aphidimyza is considered a test
Biological Control Organisms.
unit. This test is designed for standard shipments of 250 to
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published May 2008. DOI: 10.1520/
1000 midges. In large shipments, a minimum of three contain-
E2615-08.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ers should be chosen at random for testing.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 9. Pre-Test and Test Conditions
the ASTM website.
9.1 Samples should be held in a warm place at 22 to 25°C,
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. and the vermiculite should be slightly moist and maintained at
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