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December 6, 2025Journal of Applied EntomologyOpen Access

Feeding Preference and Foraging Behaviour of Eriopis connexa on Two Aphid Species

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AMAnna Mara Ferreira MacielLVLucas Ramos VieiraRCRayana M. R. Carvalho

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Overview

Observational analysis revealed no preference for aphid species by Eriopis connexa, highlighting factors like developmental stages and relative abundance in biological control.

Key Points

  • Eriopis connexa shows no intrinsic preference for Myzus persicae or Aphis gossypii in agroecosystems, and instead is influenced by prey characteristics, including developmental stages and relative abundance.
  • The study evaluates foraging behaviour across different ecological contexts, focusing on predator-prey dynamics vital for biological control strategies.
  • Results demonstrate that predation is influenced by prey size and count, indicating that Eriopis connexa consumes smaller and more abundant aphid instars first.
  • This research enhances understanding of how aphidophagous predators operate and supports efficiency in biological control methods within agricultural settings.

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Maciel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020fd2d562116f28fb54ehttps://doi.org/10.1111/jen.70048
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