Abstract Anthocoris nemoralis is the dominant predator of pear sucker ( Cacopsylla pyri ) in UK. migrates into orchards spring or introduced as a biocontrol agent, reaching peak population levels July-August, contributing to effective control summer populations. However, due temperature dependent development and metabolism there are concerns that C. populations feeding rates may increase changi...

So far the limited knowledge about diet of omnivores and generalist predators in olive groves has not allowed clarification their role as natural enemies. Stable isotope (δN15 δC13) analysis is a useful tool for predicting trophic position high number species, variety basal resources flux energy food web. We have explored possible consumers two important pests grove: adults Prays oleae Bern (Le...