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Mohd Yusoff Hussein, . Prey selection by larval Micromus tasmaniae Walker (Neuroptera; Hemerobiidae). pp. 359-363. ISSN 0126-6128
Abstract
The brown lacewing Micromus tasmaniae is the most common predator of potato aphids in South Australia. The probability of capture and prey preference of larval M. tasmaniae were measured for each instar of Myzus persicae Sulzer (the green peach aphid) at constant 15 C 20 and 25 C. The probability of capture of M. persicae by larval M. tasmaniae increased after each moult and declined just before moulting especially at 15 C. Except for very small and young larvae the predator larvae were able to capture efficiently both small and large prey. Young larval predators showed some preference for smaller prey whereas older larvae exhibited title or no preference. The effectiveness of M. tasmaniae larvae may vary considerably between seasons and climate
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Abstract
The brown lacewing Micromus tasmaniae is the most common predator of potato aphids in South Australia. The probability of capture and prey preference of larval M. tasmaniae were measured for each instar of Myzus persicae Sulzer (the green peach aphid) at constant 15 C 20 and 25 C. The probability of capture of M. persicae by larval M. tasmaniae increased after each moult and declined just before moulting especially at 15 C. Except for very small and young larvae the predator larvae were able to capture efficiently both small and large prey. Young larval predators showed some preference for smaller prey whereas older larvae exhibited title or no preference. The effectiveness of M. tasmaniae larvae may vary considerably between seasons and climate
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | 15 ref. Summaries (En In) |
| AGROVOC Term: | MYZUS |
| AGROVOC Term: | NEUROPTERA |
| AGROVOC Term: | DEPREDADORES |
| AGROVOC Term: | DEPREDACION/ ORGANISMOS PARA CONTROL BIOLOGICO |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:53 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/18218 |
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