Applied Entomology and Zoology (2009) 44, 81-84

Tomohisa Kawasaki, Shuichi Yano and Mh. Osakabe (2009)
Effects of wall structure and light intensity on the settlement of a predatory mite, Euseius sojaensis (Ehara) (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
Applied Entomology and Zoology 44 (1), 81-84
Abstract: We examined the effects of wall structure and light intensity on the settlement of the predatory mite Euseius sojaensis (Ehara). The mite preferred to settle beside higher walls and in wall gaps where it could make contact with two walls. Light intensity did not independently affect mite settlement; however, mites preferred to settle under moderate light near walls. These results suggest that a wall structure is an essential factor for mite settlement. These mites preferred to settle in the vicinity of leaf veins, which might be reflected in their preference for wall structures.
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Database assignments for author(s): Shuichi Yano, Masahiro Osakabe

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

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Amblyseius sojaensis (predator)			Japan