Aggregation response of Orius niger (Hem.: Anthocoridae) to different densities of Thrips tabaci (Thys.: Thripidae) under laboratory conditions

Aggregation response of the predatory bug Orius niger (Wolff) at different densities (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50) of the second instar nymphs of Thrips tabaci Lind. was examined on a cucumber leaf disc as a patch. The number of predatory bugs and their allocated time per patch was recorded. The index...

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Main Authors: J. Hajizadeh, A. Sahragard, V. Baniameri, F. Salehi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Entomological Society of Iran 2011-08-01
Series:نامه انجمن حشره‌شناسی ایران
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Online Access:https://jesi.areeo.ac.ir/article_105446_931601d46e63233e9830d96dbec14409.pdf