How predatory mites cope with the web of their tetranychid prey: a functional view on dorsal chaetotaxy in the Phytoseiidae

摘要: Sabelis, M.W. and Bakker, F.M., 1992. How predatory mites cope with the web of their tetranychid prey: a functional view on dorsal chaetotaxy in Phytoseiidae. Exp. Appl. AcaroI., 16: 203-225. It has been proposed from behavioural observations that ability Phytoseiidae to penetrate is related chaetotaxy. As phytoseiid species differ widely chaetotaxy, as well complex webs, this hypothesis was tested by studying relations between these two variables. In paper we develop simple method quantify degree which soma protected contact silk apply it for performance known literature. found better experience less hinder such produced Tetranychus spp. Moreover, they appear be more successful exterminating local populations Thus, setal patterns may good indicator selecting candidates biological control Finally, propose parsimonious scenario evolution