Artificial feeding device for tetranychid mites

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of insect feeding, in particular to an artificial feeding device for tetranychid mites, which comprises a first annular frame, a second annular frame and a third annular frame, the second annular frame is arranged below the first annular frame, and the top of the second annular frame is connected with the bottom of the supporting rod; the two bearing frames are both arranged between the first annular frame and the second annular frame, the first ends of the two bearing frames are both connected with the first annular frame, and the second end of any bearing frame is arranged below the other bearing frame. According to the device, the height difference exists between the two bearing frames, after a plurality of leaves are placed on the different bearing frames respectively, the leaves of different heights can be connected through secreted silk threads by spider mites, the spider mites move between the adjacent leaves, and therefore the living quality of the spider mites is improved, and the survival rate of the spider mites is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of insect rearing technology, specifically to an artificial rearing device for spider mites. Background Technology

[0002] Spider mites are small, phytophagous mites, 0.3-0.5 mm in length, oval in shape, and red or yellow. They damage plant leaf mesophyll cells with their piercing-sucking mouthparts, causing yellowing spots, curling, and even leaf drop, severely impacting plant growth. Artificial rearing of spider mites using breeding devices can provide fundamental support for biological control and scientific research, reduce the cost of biological control, and promote sustainable agricultural development. For example, Chinese utility model patent application number "CN202123112739.6" discloses a spider mite culture device. This device includes a culture dish. When rearing spider mites, leaves are placed on filter paper on top of a sponge inside the culture dish. A fence made of crumpled cotton strips is placed around the leaves, allowing the spider mites to be placed directly on the leaves.

[0003] However, this device has shortcomings. In real-world environments, there are height differences between different leaves. Tetranychus secrete silk threads to connect leaves of different heights, facilitating their survival. However, in this device, even when multiple leaves are placed in the petri dish, no height difference is created between them. The enclosure also prevents the mites from escaping, hindering their movement between adjacent leaves. Therefore, this device severely reduces the quality of life for the mites and lowers their survival rate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an artificial breeding device for spider mites. There is a height difference between two support frames. When several leaves are placed on different support frames, the spider mites can connect the leaves at different heights with secreted silk threads and move between adjacent leaves, thereby improving the quality of life and survival rate of the spider mites.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an artificial breeding device for spider mites, comprising: a first ring frame, the bottom of which is connected to the top of a support rod; a second ring frame disposed below the first ring frame, the top of which is connected to the bottom of the support rod; and two support frames disposed between the first ring frame and the second ring frame, the first ends of which are connected to the first ring frame, and the second end of any one support frame being disposed below the other support frame.

[0006] Preferably, the first end of the support frame has an L-shaped structure, and the second end of the support frame has a U-shaped structure.

[0007] Preferably, the support frame is provided with a petiole storage assembly, which includes: a storage box, fixedly disposed in the middle of the support frame, and a storage hole on the side of the storage box near the second end of the support frame; and a sponge ball, disposed inside the storage box and filling the internal space of the storage box.

[0008] Preferably, the storage box includes an upper shell and a lower shell, both of which are hemispherical structures. The upper shell and the lower shell are hinged together, and the storage hole is located on the side wall of the upper shell.

[0009] Preferably, it further includes: a top cover, disposed at the top of the first annular frame; an annular isolation net, disposed between the first annular frame and the second annular frame, with the support rod disposed on the inner side of the annular isolation net; and a bottom cover, disposed at the bottom of the second annular frame.

[0010] Preferably, the top cover has a first cavity inside, the first annular frame has a second cavity inside, and the support frame has a third cavity inside. The first cavity and the third cavity are both connected to the second cavity, and the third cavity is connected to the interior of the storage box.

[0011] Preferably, a conical block is provided at the center of the top surface of the bottom cover, and there is a gap between the top of the conical block and the bottom of the support frame of the bottom layer.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom cover has a fourth cavity and a drainage channel inside, and a drainage pipe is provided on the side wall of the bottom cover. The first end of the drainage channel penetrates the top surface of the bottom cover, and the second end of the drainage channel and the drainage pipe are both connected to the fourth cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the edge of the conical block is provided with a clearance notch, the first end of the drainage channel is located within the clearance notch, and the first end of the drainage channel is provided with an isolation mesh.

[0014] Preferably, the top cover is detachably and rotatably connected to the first annular frame, and the bottom cover is detachably and rotatably connected to the second annular frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: (i) In this invention, there is a height difference between the two support frames. When several leaves are placed on different support frames, the spider mite can connect the leaves of different heights by secreted silk threads and move between adjacent leaves, thereby improving the quality of life and survival rate of the spider mite.

[0016] (II) In this invention, the support frame is equipped with a petiole storage component, which includes a storage box and a sponge ball. The storage box has a storage hole through which the petiole of the leaf can pass and extend into the storage box. The petiole of the leaf can be inserted into the interior of the sponge ball. Since the sponge ball fills the interior space of the storage box, the petiole is fixed and cannot move, further enhancing the stability of the leaf. Adding nutrient solution to the sponge ball can prolong the survival time of the leaf, and spider mites can also suck the nutrient solution flowing onto the leaf, further improving the quality of life of the spider mites. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the present invention; Figure 2 An isometric view of the invention after the leaves are placed on the support frame (the annular isolation net is hidden). Figure 3 A front sectional view of the invention after the leaves are placed on the support frame; Figure 4 This is an isometric view of the present invention with several load-bearing components arranged in the longitudinal space; Figure 5 This is an isometric sectional view of the first ring frame and support rod in this invention; Figure 6 This is an isometric sectional view of the second ring frame in this invention; Figure 7 This is an isometric sectional view of the support frame and blade holder housing assembly in this invention; Figure 8 This is an isometric sectional view of the top cover in this invention; Figure 9 This is an axonometric sectional view of the bottom cover in this invention; Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0018] The reference numerals in the figures include: 1-First annular frame, 11-Second cavity, 2-Support rod, 3-Second annular frame, 4-Bearing frame, 41-Third cavity, 5-Petal storage assembly, 51-Storage box, 511-Upper shell, 5111-Storage hole, 512-Lower shell, 52-Sponge ball, 6-Top cover, 61-First cavity, 7-Annular isolation net, 8-Bottom cover, 81-Conical block, 811-Avoidance notch, 82-Fourth cavity, 83-Drainage channel, 84-Drainage pipe, 85-Isolation net. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-10 This invention provides a technical solution: an artificial breeding device for spider mites, comprising a support assembly, which includes a first annular frame 1, a support rod 2, a second annular frame 3, and two support frames 4. The support rod 2 connects the first annular frame 1 and the second annular frame 3 together, ensuring sufficient spacing between them. The first ends of both support frames 4 are connected to the first annular frame 1, and the second end of any one support frame 4 is located below the other support frame 4. In use, leaves are placed above the second ends of the two support frames 4, with a height difference between the leaves on the two support frames 4. Spider mites are then placed on the leaves. When the spider mites live on the leaves, they can connect leaves of different heights using secreted silk threads and move between adjacent leaves, thereby improving their quality of life and survival rate.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] Please see Figure 1-3 and Figure 7 The support frame 4 is equipped with a petiole storage component 5, which includes a storage box 51 and a sponge ball 52. The sponge ball 52 is located inside the storage box 51. In this embodiment, the first end of the support frame 4 has an L-shaped structure, and the second end of the support frame 4 has a U-shaped structure, so the leaf can be stably placed at the second end of the support frame 4 and will not fall downwards. The storage box 51 has a storage hole 5111, through which the petiole of the leaf can pass and extend into the storage box 51. The petiole of the leaf can be inserted into the interior of the sponge ball 52. Since the sponge ball 52 fills the interior space of the storage box 51, the petiole is fixed and cannot move, further enhancing the stability of the leaf. Adding nutrient solution to the sponge ball 52 can prolong the survival time of the leaf, and the spider mite can also suck the nutrient solution flowing onto the leaf, further improving the quality of life of the spider mite.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 and Figure 7The storage box 51 includes an upper shell 511 and a lower shell 512, both of which are hemispherical structures. The upper shell 511 and the lower shell 512 are hinged together. When the invention is not in use, rotating the upper shell 511 upwards allows the sponge ball 52 to be placed or replaced inside the storage box 51. Finally, rotating the upper shell 511 downwards causes it to engage with the lower shell 512. At this point, leaves can be placed on the support frame 4, and the leaf petioles can be inserted into the storage box 51.

[0024] Example 2

[0025] Please see Figure 1-3 The invention also includes an escape-prevention component, comprising a top cover 6, a ring-shaped isolation net 7, and a bottom cover 8. The top cover 6 and bottom cover 8 are respectively located at the top and bottom of the supporting component, while the ring-shaped isolation net 7 is located in the middle of the supporting component. Through the cooperation of the first ring frame 1, the second ring frame 3, the top cover 6, the ring-shaped isolation net 7, and the bottom cover 8, the invention encloses the support rod 2, the supporting frame 4, the leaves, and the spider mites, preventing their escape during spider mite rearing. In this embodiment, the ring-shaped isolation net 7 is made of 40-mesh nylon mesh.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7-8 The top cover 6 has a first cavity 61 inside, the first annular frame 1 has a second cavity 11 inside, and the support frame 4 has a third cavity 41 inside. The top surface of the top cover 6 is provided with a liquid inlet pipe, through which nutrient solution can be injected into the first cavity 61. The nutrient solution then enters the third cavity 41 through the second cavity 11 and finally flows into the storage box 51 to soak the sponge ball 52.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-3 and Figure 9-10 The bottom cover 8 has a conical block 81 at the center of its top surface. When nutrient solution drips down the edge of the leaves, it falls onto the conical block 81 and slides down its surface to the edge. A clearance notch 811 is provided at the edge of the conical block 81, allowing the nutrient solution to quickly enter. The bottom cover 8 has a fourth cavity 82 and a drainage channel 83 inside, and a drainage pipe 84 is provided on the side wall of the bottom cover 8. The nutrient solution entering the clearance notch 811 can enter the fourth cavity 82 through the drainage channel 83, and finally exit the bottom cover 8 through the drainage pipe 84, preventing excess nutrient solution from accumulating inside the bottom cover 8. There is a gap between the top of the conical block 81 and the bottom of the support frame 4, so there is no interference between the top of the conical block 81 and the leaves at the bottom. An isolation mesh 85 is provided inside the drainage channel 83 to prevent spider mites that have crawled onto the bottom cover 8 from entering the drainage channel 83. In this embodiment, the isolation mesh 85 is also made of 40-mesh nylon mesh.

[0028] Example 3

[0029] Please see Figure 1-9 The bottom of the top cover 6 is provided with a first annular protrusion, and a liquid drainage hole is provided on the annular protrusion. The second cavity 11 penetrates the top surface of the first annular frame 1. The bottom of the second annular frame 3 is provided with a second annular protrusion, and the fourth cavity 82 penetrates the top surface of the bottom cover 8. In use, the first annular protrusion can extend into the second cavity 11, and the second annular protrusion can extend into the fourth cavity 82. Next, the bearing assembly can be rotated by the handle on the side wall of the bearing assembly to adjust the position and angle of the leaves, facilitating observation of the spider mite's growth.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-9 Since both the top cover 6 and the bottom cover 8 are detachably connected to the supporting components, several supporting components can be stacked between the top cover 6 and the bottom cover 8 in the longitudinal space. At this time, the second annular protrusion between two adjacent supporting components extends into the second cavity 11 of the next layer. Each supporting component is equipped with an annular isolation net 7, and the interiors of adjacent supporting components are interconnected, thereby expanding the range of movement of spider mites in the longitudinal space. Each supporting component can rotate independently, allowing leaves at different heights to face different directions, which is more in line with actual conditions in the wild.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An artificial rearing device for spider mites, characterized in that, include: The first ring frame, the bottom of which is connected to the top of the support rod; The second ring frame is located below the first ring frame, and the top of the second ring frame is connected to the bottom of the support rod; Two support frames are disposed between the first ring frame and the second ring frame. The first end of each support frame is connected to the first ring frame, and the second end of any one support frame is disposed below the other support frame.

2. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the support frame has an L-shaped structure, and the second end of the support frame has a U-shaped structure.

3. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is equipped with a petiole storage assembly, which includes: A storage box is fixedly installed in the middle of the support frame, and the storage box has a storage hole on the side near the second end of the support frame; A sponge ball is placed inside the storage box and fills the internal space of the storage box.

4. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 3, characterized in that, The storage box includes an upper shell and a lower shell, both of which are hemispherical structures. The upper shell and the lower shell are hinged together, and the storage hole is located on the side wall of the upper shell.

5. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A top cover is located on top of the first annular frame; A ring-shaped isolation net is provided between the first ring frame and the second ring frame, and the support rod is provided on the inner side of the ring-shaped isolation net; The bottom cover is located at the bottom of the second annular frame.

6. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top cover has a first cavity inside, the first annular frame has a second cavity inside, and the support frame has a third cavity inside. The first cavity and the third cavity are both connected to the second cavity, and the third cavity is connected to the interior of the storage box.

7. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 5, characterized in that, A conical block is provided at the center of the top surface of the bottom cover, and there is a gap between the top of the conical block and the bottom of the support frame of the bottom layer.

8. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom cover has a fourth cavity and a drainage channel inside. A drainage pipe is provided on the side wall of the bottom cover. The first end of the drainage channel penetrates the top surface of the bottom cover. The second end of the drainage channel and the drainage pipe are both connected to the fourth cavity.

9. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 8, characterized in that, The conical block has an avoidance notch at its edge, and the first end of the drainage channel is located within the avoidance notch. The first end of the drainage channel is provided with an isolation mesh.

10. The artificial rearing device for spider mites according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top cover is detachably and rotatably connected to the first annular frame, and the bottom cover is detachably and rotatably connected to the second annular frame.

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