Enhancement of the reproductive potential of Mallada boninensis Okamoto (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), a predator of red spider mite infesting tea: An evaluation of artificial diets

Green lacewing Mallada boninensis is an important predator of various soft-bodied arthropods, including red spider mites in tea. Efforts were made to develop mass rearing technology for this predator in a cost effective manner. Three combinations of artificial diets (Protinex (AD1), egg yolk (AD...

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Main Authors: Vasanthakumar Duraikkannu, Roobakkumar Amsalingam, Rahman Jasin Vattakandy, Kumar Pandian, Sundaravadivelan Chandran, Babu Azariah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2012-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2012/0354-46641201281V.pdf