Evaluation of Predation on Phytophagous Insects by a Phytozoophagous Mirid Bug, Apolygus lucorum
, providing insights into its trophic flexibility as a facultative predator. These findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of its ecological role in agricultural ecosystems, but do not support its use as a biological control agent given its predominantly phytophagous nature and documented pest status.
Authors
- Baoyou Liu
- Lili Wang
- Kongming Wu
Institutions
- Institute of Plant Protection (CN)
- Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insects
- Published
- 2026-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17040397
- Primary Topic
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences