Dataset for: Life-table of Tuta absoluta

The effect of temperature on the development of immature stages and survival, as well as adult longevity and reproduction of Tuta absoluta was evaluated in controlled incubator chambers (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., MA) at seven constant temperatures of 5°, 8°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 32°, and 35°C on its host tomato (Lycopersicon sculentum L.). Data loggers (Hobo H8, Onset, MA) were used to monitor the temperature conditions.

Relative humidity in the chambers was maintained at about 60% by placing containers with water; the photoperiod was kept at 12(L):12(D) hr. Data collected in the life-table studies under constant temperature conditions were arranged in incomplete life-table formats as required by ILCYM’s ‘model builder’ to process, analyze and develop the phenology model (development time and its variation, development rate, senescence, mortality, total oviposition and relative oviposition frequency).