ABSTRACT
Intra/interspecific predation by A. swirskii.
Both Benin and Netherlands populations of Amblyseius swirskii engaged in cannibalism, and in predation on Euseius concordis larvae. Provision of pollen decreased cannibalism considerably, but had a smaller effect on predation on E. concordis. Potential effect of the eventual introduction of A. swirskii for control of Bemisia tabaci in Brazil is discussed.
Acknowledgements
We thank Fabien C. C. Hountondji (University of Parakou ENSTA-D-, Benin) and Koppert Company for providing the initial populations of Amblyseius swirskii from Benin and A. swirskii commercial population by Koppert Biological Systems – The Netherlands, respectively. To Lucas R. Borges and Mathaus E. A. Mandro (ESALQ/USP, Brazil) for their assistance in the maintenance of the colonies. To Maria do C. E. do Amaral (Universidade Estadual de Campinas-UNICAMP, Brazil) for the identification of the Typha species.
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ORCID
Ana Cristina Cerqueira Cavalcante http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1023-8579