Abundance and Population Decline Factors of Chrysopid Juveniles in Olive Groves and Adjacent Trees.

ABSTRACT: Numerous species of the family Chrysopidae, commonly found in agroecosystems, whose larvae predate on several pests of economic importance, are regarded as biological control agents. Their abundance and diversity are influenced by vegetation cover, although little is known about the effects of semi-natural habitats on their populations. The objective of this study is to gain a better understanding of the relationship between the trees in semi-natural habitats adjacent to olive groves, juvenile stages of the family Chrysopidae and factors influencing their population decline, which is crucial for an effective habitat management program aimed at conserving these important predators. Using cardboard band traps (eight per tree), the juvenile stages were collected from 25 almond, oak, olive and

SUBMITTER: Alcala Herrera R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6572422 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature