Essays about: "Nabidae"

Found 1 essay containing the word Nabidae.

  1. 1. Predators of Plutella xylostella in Nicaragua : feeding capacity and potential role in biological control

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Linda Larsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Plutella xylostella; natural enemies; predators; biological control; Nicaragua; larval consumption; feeding capacity; cabbage; Lycosidae; Salticidae; Nabidae; Staphylinidae; Tetragnathidae; Gelastocoridae; Reduviidae; insects; spiders;

    Abstract : The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is one of the most destructive insect pests of Brassica crops in both temperate and tropical regions over the world. The insect is considered as a key pest of crucifers in Central America. READ MORE