Effects of Three Artificial Diets on Life History Parameters of the Ladybird Beetle <i>Stethorus</i> <i>gilvifrons</i>, a Predator of Tetranychid Mites

Effects of Three Artificial Diets on Life History Parameters of the Ladybird Beetle <i>Stethorus</i> <i>gilvifrons</i>, a Predator of Tetranychid Mites

Background: The ladybird beetle <i>Stethorus gilvifrons</i> (Mulsant) is an important natural enemy of tetranychid mites and functions as a biological control of these plant pests. The development, survival and reproduction of <i>S. gilvifrons</i> were studied when fed on thr...

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Main Authors: Jafar Ebrahimifar, Parviz Shishehbor, Arash Rasekh, Seyed Ali Hemmati, Eric W. Riddick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
biological control
<i>Stethorus gilvifrons</i>
coccinellids
life table
mass production
tetranychid mites
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/9/579

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