A comparative study of two-sex life table parameters of Orius laevigatus fieber (Hemiptera: anthocoridae) on two mealybug species, Planococcus citri Risso, and P. solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

Abstract Background Augmentative biological control is a crucial component of Integrated Pest Management, and Orius laevigatus Fieber (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) an important predator used commercially. However, the two-sex life table parameters O. on Planoccocus citri Risso , P. solenopsis Tinsley Pseudococcidae) have not been fully characterised. This study aimed to assess potential and, as prey for mass-rearing predatory bug. To accomplish this, three different items (individuals soleneopsis eggs Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)) were determine minute pirate Results Daily total fecundity, adult longevity, APOP, TPOP, pre-adult periods calculated in this study. The results showed that daily fecundity was 7.4 ± 0.10, 4.41 0.08, 3.47 longevity 20.9 0.47, 15.17 0.31, 14.03 0.39 E. respectively. Net reproduction rate ( R 0 ) 57.23 11.35, 17.27 3.57, 11.05 2.30, intrinsic increase r 0.172 0.009, 0.084 0.006, 0.069 0.006 Additionally, finite λ ), gross reproductive (GRR), mean generation time T tested prey. Conclusion Overall, most suitable . Although had worse than may still potential, could potentially be against pest with further studies laboratory field conditions.