Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are a major economic problem in numerous crops, including pepper, melon, and potato. Larvae of the American hoverfly, Eupeodes americanus (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Syrphidae), common aphidophagous natural enemies agrosystems North America. The objective present study was to characterize development cycle E. order evaluate its potential as biocontrol agent. cycle, survi...

The quality of the environment and host plant influence development galls as well performance gall inducing insects. effect nutrients water availability on induced by Rhopalomyia chrysothamni (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Chrysothamnus nauseosus subsp. hololeucus (Asteraceae) was tested. study conducted in a xeric area with no signs disturbances Coconino National Forest, Arizona, USA. Individuals C....