▪ Abstract Many terrestrial communities include omnivorous arthropods that feed on both
prey and plant resources. In this review we first discuss some unique morphological …

Among herbivorous insects with a complete metamorphosis the larval and adult stages
usually differ considerably in their nutritional requirements and food ecology. Often, feeding …

Biological control provides an environmentally safe, cost-effective and energyefficient
means of pest control, either alone or as a component of integrated pest management. The …

In modern agricultural landscapes, many organisms providing ecosystem services such as
pollination and natural pest control are likely constrained by shortage of nectar and/or pollen …

Feeding on Non-Prey Resources by Natural Enemies Moshe Coll Reports on the
consumption of non-prey food sources, particularly plant materials, by predators and …

Many pollinators and entomophagous arthropods rely on floral food (pollen and nectar) at
some point during their life cycle (Baggen et al., 1999; Pontin et al., 2006; W ä ckers, 2005) …

Reduction of noncrop habitats, intensive use of pesticides and high levels of disturbance
associated with intensive crop production simplify the farming landscape and bring about a …

The majority of predators and parasitoids require non-prey food as part of their diet. The
availability of suitable non-prey food can impact predator–prey and parasitoid–host …

Ten predatory mite species, all phytoseiids, were evaluated for control of western flower
thrips (WFT), Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)(Thysanoptera: Thripidae), on …

It is well established that plants provide alternative foods to predators of herbivorous
arthropods. This provision may facilitate protection against herbivory. However, plants often …