Essays about: "anthocorid"

Found 2 essays containing the word anthocorid.

  1. 1. Abundance of syrphid larvae in willow plantations : role of habitat type, prey (Phratora vulgatissima) availability and interactions with other natural enemies

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Hans Johansson; [2009]
    Keywords : intraguildpredation; hover fly; foraging behaviour; heteropteran; willow plantation; surrounding habitat; biocontrol; leaf-beetle; mirid; anthocorid;

    Abstract : A large number of hover fly species are as larvae effective predators and often feed on insect pests in plantations. The leaf-beetle Phratora vulgatissima is a common pest in willow plantations and the aim of this study is to study what may affect the presence of hover flies in this system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Raspberry cane midge (Resseliella theobaldi (Barnes)) : biology, control methods and monitoring

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Thilda Nilsson; [2008]
    Keywords : raspberry cane midge; Resseliella theobaldi; pheromone; control; raspberry; midge blight; monitoring;

    Abstract : Raspberry cane midge is a serious pest of raspberries. The larvae feed in natural splits in the primocanes and these feeding wounds allow entry of infection by several fungi. The complex of larval feeding and fungal infection is termed midge blight. Midge blight leads to poor vigour of second-year canes with fewer fruit-bearing lateral shoots. READ MORE