Phytoparasitica (2008) 36, 360-367

M. Mustu, N. Kilinçer, S. Ülgentürk and M.B. Kaydan (2008)
Feeding behavior of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri on mealybugs parasitized by Anagyrus pseudococci
Phytoparasitica 36 (4), 360-367
Abstract: The citrus mealybug Planococcus citri (Risso) and the vine mealybug Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are two worldwide polyphagous pests of citrus, vineyards and ornamental plants in greenhouses. Biological control of these pests may rely on the combined release of parasites and predators, which can be affected by intraguild predation (IGP). This study investigated the feeding behavior of different stages of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on mealybugs parasitized by Anagyrus pseudococci (Girault) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 days. The study was conducted in a climate-controlled room at 28±1°C, 16L:8D, and 65±10% r.h. The highest consumption values for all stages of C. montrouzieri occurred with 2- and 4-day parasitized mealybugs, whereas the predator did not feed on either species of mealybug parasitized for longer periods, due to the onset of mummification.
(The abstract is excluded from the Creative Commons licence and has been copied with permission by the publisher.)
Link to article at publishers website
Database assignments for author(s): Murat Mustu, Mehmet Bora Kaydan

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
environment/habitat manipulation
general biology - morphology - evolution

---

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Planococcus citri		Turkey
	Planococcus ficus		Turkey
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (predator)	Planococcus citri		Turkey
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (predator)	Planococcus ficus		Turkey
Anagyrus pseudococci (parasitoid)	Planococcus citri		Turkey
Anagyrus pseudococci (parasitoid)	Planococcus ficus		Turkey