Do trophobiosis or predation occur between linepithema micans (hymenoptera: formicidae) and the vine mealybug planococcus ficus (hemiptera: pseudococcidae) in vineyards?
Do trophobiosis or predation occur between linepithema micans (hymenoptera: formicidae) and the vine mealybug planococcus ficus (hemiptera: pseudococcidae) in vineyards?
Author(s): GUINDANI, A. N.; NONDILLO, A.; SILVA, V. C. P. D.; ANDZEIEWSKI, S.; A. FILHO, W. S.; BUENO, O. C.; BOTTON, M.
Summary: The mutualistic relationship involving ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and honeydew-producing insects is called trophobiosis, and is usually beneficial to both organisms, resulting in increase of both insects in a certain area.
Publication year: 2017
Types of publication: Abstract in annals or event proceedings
Unit: Embrapa Grape & Wine
Keywords: Eurivizococus brasiliensis, Formiga, Hemipteranos, Inseto, Parasitas, Praga de planta, Predadores, Vinhas, Viticultura
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