Essays about: "Salticidae"

Found 2 essays containing the word Salticidae.

  1. 1. Visual reactions to auditory stimulus by the jumping spider Phidippus princeps (Araneae, Salticidae)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Philip Denbaum; [2019]
    Keywords : spider; jumping spider; hearing; vision; behavior; stimuli;

    Abstract : Jumping spiders (Family Salticidae) are known for their exceptional vision, including color vision and spatial acuity. Salticids use their vision in many behaviors, including predation and courtship. Recently evidence of their ability to sense airborne vibrations, i.e. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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