Optimization an optimal artificial diet for the predatory bug Orius sauteri (hemiptera: anthocoridae).

BACKGROUND: The flower bug Orius sauteri is an important polyphagous predator that is widely used for the biological control of mites and aphids. However, the optimal conditions for mass rearing of this insect are still unclear, thus limiting its application. METHODOLOGY: In this study, we investiga...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Ling Tan, Su Wang, Fan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3618427?pdf=render