Title:	Physiological effect of the host plant on the suitability of Tetranychus urticae as prey for Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Tetranychidade, Phytoseiidae).
Authors:	MORAES, G. J. de McMURTRY, J. A.
Affiliation:	GILBERTO JOSE DE MORAES, CPATSA.
Date Issued:	1987
Citation:	Entomophaga, v. 32, n. 1, p. 35-38, 1987.
Description:	Weigth gain of adult females Phytoseiulus Athias-Henriot was determined after they were fed eggs or adults females of Tetranychus urticae Koch reared on either Lima bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) or nightshade (Solanum douglasii Dunal). No significant difference was found when the predator was fed eggs of T. urticae reared on either host. Predators were heavier when fed adult female T. urticae reared on bean. Apparently, a factor determining the prey's suitability is incorporated into its hemolymph or tissues and restricted to its gut content.
Thesagro:	Controle biológico Inseto Ácaro Tetranychus Urticae Tetranychidae
NAL Thesaurus:	Acari Phytoseiidae beans Phytoseiulus persimilis Tetranychus evansi biological control natural enemies physiology
Keywords:	Predator Host plant Arthropod Insect
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CPATSA)