Conspecific females and males often follow different development trajectories which leads to
sex differences in age at maturity (sexual bimaturism, SBM). Whether SBM is typically …

The big-eyed bugs (Geocoridae) are peculiar representatives of the superfamily Lygaeoidea
because of their highly specialized morphology and predatory feeding behaviour. Latter …

Abstract Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera), is an
economically important invasive pest infesting maize. Habitat manipulation as a method of …

Prey availability for predaceous insects can be uncertain in row crop ecosystems, requiring
predators to employ flexible reproductive strategies to maintain their populations. In this …

The continuous expression of the Bt (= Bacillus thuringiensis) toxin in plants during the
growing season may bring Bt toxin into contact with the omnivorous big-eyed bug Geocoris …

Abstract Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) have spread throughout subtropical and
tropical regions, causing severe losses to crop production that have prompted much interest …

The size of prey is critical to the feeding success of any given predator, but the effects of diet
packet size have not been studied. We examined the effects of size of packets (Parafilm …

The gall-forming thrips Gynaikothrips ficorum Marchal (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) is
recorded in all regions where its host plant, Ficus microcarpa (Marchal)(Moraceae), has …

Knowledge of the optimal temperatures for development and survival of biological control
agents is essential for efficient mass-rearing and introduction of natural enemies in …

The green lacewing Chrysoperla externa is a widespread species in the Neotropical region
that occurs in different habitats. Its presence in Eucalyptus plantations infested with …