Biocontrol Science and Technology (2016) 26, 722-726
Melanie M. Davidson, Mette-Cecilie Nielsen, Ruth C. Butler and Rob B. Silberbauer (2016)
Prey consumption and survival of the predatory mite, Amblydromalus limonicus, on different prey and host plants
Biocontrol Science and Technology 26 (5), 722-726
Abstract: Amblydromalus limonicus consumed fewer first instar Frankliniella occidentalis thrips than Bactericera cockerelli psyllids per day when on the same (1.7 thrips, 3.7 psyllids) or separate (2.9 thrips, 4.4 psyllids) capsicum leaf discs. Mites ate fewer psyllids per day on tomato (1.9) than on capsicum (3.1). Mite survival was similar on both prey and plants.
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Database assignments for author(s): Melanie M. Davidson, Mette-Cecilie Nielsen
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution
