Attraction of Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) to Sweet Alyssum and Assessment of Plant Resources Effects on their Fitness.
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/tox365
Abstract: The green peach aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is one of the most economically important aphid species affecting crops worldwide. Since many natural enemies of this aphid have been recorded, biological control of this… read more here.
Keywords: sweet alyssum; aphidoletes aphidimyza; aphidius ervi; diptera cecidomyiidae ... See more keywords
Prey-Stage Preference and Comparing Reproductive Performance of Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Diptera: Ceccidomyiidae) Feeding on Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and Myzus persicae.
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toy425
Abstract: The predacious midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani), is an effective exclusive natural enemy of aphids in greenhouses and field crops. In this study, prey preference of A. aphidimyza was determined using seven treatments including different stages… read more here.
Keywords: preference; aphis gossypii; aphidoletes aphidimyza; myzus persicae ... See more keywords
Sexual dimorphism and sex pheromone detection in Aphidoletes aphidimyza
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DOI: 10.1163/15707563-20191022
Abstract: Sexual dimorphism, particularly at the level of sensory and locomotor organs, is usually attributed to sexual selection. Antennae are notably developed in males of species that need to detect a sex pheromone at low concentration… read more here.
Keywords: antennae; aphidoletes aphidimyza; sex pheromone; sex ... See more keywords
Interactions among the Predatory Midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), the Fungal Pathogen Metarhizium brunneum (Ascomycota: Hypocreales), and Maize-Infesting Aphids in Greenhouse Mesocosms
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DOI: 10.3390/insects8020044
Abstract: The generalist entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium brunneum, has proved to have great potential as a versatile biological pest control agent. The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a specialist predator that occurs naturally in Europe and has… read more here.
Keywords: metarhizium brunneum; aphidoletes aphidimyza; brunneum; midge aphidoletes ... See more keywords