Environmental Entomology (1983) 12, 572-575

Michael J. Plagens (1983)
Populations of Misumenops (Araneida: Thomisidae) in two Arizona cotton fields
Environmental Entomology 12 (2), 572-575
Abstract: Populations of Misumenops were studied in two southern Arizona cotton fields during 1979 and 1980. Spiders were found to be a major component of the general predators (44.2 to 57.6%), and Misumenops celer (Hentz) represented from 45.1 to 75.5% of the spiders collected on a seasonal basis. In general, populations increased steadily through the season unless interrupted by insecticide application. The importance of surrounding vegetation in maintaining populations of Misumenops is discussed.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Mecaphesa celer (predator)			U.S.A. (SW)