An Evaluation of <i>Spodoptera littoralis</i> and <i>Spodoptera exigua</i> as Natural Prey for the Generalist Predator <i>Chrysoperla carnea</i>

An Evaluation of <i>Spodoptera littoralis</i> and <i>Spodoptera exigua</i> as Natural Prey for the Generalist Predator <i>Chrysoperla carnea</i>

<i>Chrysoperla carnea</i> (Stephens) is a common generalist predator in agroecosystems, frequently used for the control of soft-bodied pests in augmentative releases. Better knowledge of its interactions with secondary natural prey is necessary to optimize field biocontrol performance. T...

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Main Authors: Agustín Garzón, Óscar Giovanni Gutiérrez-Cárdenas, Beatriz Dáder, Pilar Medina, Ángeles Adán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
chrysopid
generalist predator
noctuids
natural prey
predator preference
predator development
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/2/167

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