Essays about: "mirid"

Found 1 essay containing the word mirid.

  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