| How do Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) females penetrate densely webbed spider mite nests? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18347919 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The persea mite Oligonychus perseae is a pest of avocado trees that builds extremely dense webbed nests that protect them against natural enemies, including phytoseiid mites. Nests have one or two marginal entrances that are small and flattened. The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus co-occurs with O. perseae in the avocado orchards of the south-east of Spain. Penetration inside nests through the entrances by this predator is thought to be hindered by its size and its globular-shaped body. However, in the field it has repeatedly been found inside nests that were clearly ripped. Perhaps penetration of the nests has been facilitated by nest wall ripping caused by some other species or by unfavourable abiotic factors. However, to assess whether N. californicus is also able to enter the nest of O. perseae by itself, we carried out laboratory experiments and made a short film. They show how this predator manages to overcome the webbed wall, and that it can penetrate and forage inside nests of O. perseae. |
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Authors:
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M Montserrat; F de la Peña; J I Hormaza; J J González-Fernández |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-03-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Experimental & applied acarology Volume: 44 ISSN: 0168-8162 ISO Abbreviation: Exp. Appl. Acarol. Publication Date: 2008 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-24 Completed Date: 2008-07-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507436 Medline TA: Exp Appl Acarol Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 101-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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E.E. La Mayora-C.S.I.C., 29750 Algarrobo-Costa, Malaga, Spain. mmontserrat@eelm.csic.es |
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Animals Climate Female Housing, Animal Mites / pathogenicity* Oviposition Ovum / physiology Persea / parasitology* Plant Leaves / parasitology Trees / parasitology* |
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