Neoseiulus californicus preying on Tenuipalpus heveae

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Abstract

The spread of Tenuipalpus heveae Baker (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) can be controlled by managing predatory species such as Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor) (Acari: Phytoseiidae). This study aimed to evaluate the predation of N. californicus at different biological phases on T. heveae at different development stages. The experiments were carried out under laboratory-controlled conditions, counting the number of predated individuals by development stage after 24, 48 and 72 h. N. californicus, in all phases, consumed T. heveae, with a higher consumption of nymphs and larvae by adult predators. Both sexes of adult predators exhibited predation efficiency, but females showed a greater acceptance of adult preys than males. The daily rate of adult predation decreased over time; however, the highest consumption took place in the first 24 h.

KEYWORDS: Phytoseiidae, biological control, predatory mite.

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2020-12-16

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SILVA, Eliamara Marques da; TOSCANO, Luciana Cláudia; ALVES-EIGENHEER, Milene; MARUYAMA, Wilson Itamar; SILVA, Abimael Gomes da. Neoseiulus californicus preying on Tenuipalpus heveae. Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical [Agricultural Research in the Tropics], Goiânia, v. 50, p. e64329, 2020. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/pat/article/view/64329. Acesso em: 5 dec. 2025.

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Vol. 50 (2020)

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