A novel trophobiotic interaction between a Neotropical stink bug and an ant species: Insights into potential benefits to the host plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2020.104296
Abstract: Trophobiotic interactions occur when phytophagous insects provide a sugary liquid, the honeydew, for ants and obtain defence against predators or parasitoids. The plants may indirectly benefit from an increased ant foraging activity by reducing the… read more here.
Keywords: trophobiotic interaction; plant; stink bugs; interaction ... See more keywords