Can supplementary food (pollen) modulate the functional response of a generalist predatory mite (Neoseiulus cucumeris) to its prey (Tetranychus urticae)?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-019-09993-7
Abstract: In augmentative biocontrol, more generalists are being investigated for their potential in pest control. Although other food sources such as supplementary food may enhance the survival of generalists, whether they will affect their predation capacity… read more here.
Keywords: pollen; functional response; supplementary food; neoseiulus cucumeris ... See more keywords
Modeling Temperature-Dependent Development Rate of Neoseiulus cucumeris (Acari: Phytoseiidae) Fed on Two Alternative Diets
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvab130
Abstract: Abstract Developmental time of the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) fed on cattail and almond pollen was determined under laboratory conditions at nine constant temperatures: 10, 15, 20, 25, 27, 30, 32, 35 and 38°C.… read more here.
Keywords: development; rate; pollen; temperature ... See more keywords
Relative fitness of avermectin-resistant strain of Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.22.2.3
Abstract: Abstract The predacious mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) is an effective natural enemy of pest insects and mites. To identify the relative fitness of the avermectin-resistant strain of N. cucumeris, the life history parameters of avermectin… read more here.
Keywords: neoseiulus cucumeris; resistant strain; avermectin resistant; cucumeris oudemans ... See more keywords
Caloric restriction extends lifespan of mothers at the expense of offspring survival in a predatory mite (Neoseiulus cucumeris)
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.25.11.2
Abstract: Abstract The extension of lifespan by means of calorie restriction (CR) is one of the most replicable mechanisms across a range of different taxa. However, the effects of this on the next generation are less… read more here.
Keywords: restriction; neoseiulus cucumeris; caloric restriction; lifespan mothers ... See more keywords
Functional and numerical responses are influenced by the feeding experience of Neoseiulus cucumeris (Acari: Phytoseiidae)
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.28.4.7
Abstract: Abstract Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) is a commercially available biocontrol agent against various pests. This generalist predator was reared on cattail pollen for 10 generations (G10) and its quality was evaluated using functional and numerical responses… read more here.
Keywords: numerical responses; pollen; predator; functional numerical ... See more keywords