The functional and numerical responses of the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor) (Phytoseiidae) females reared on thorn apple pollen (Datura stramonium L.) over 40 generations different densities (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 128) deutonymphs Tetranychus urticae Koch (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) were determined. results indicated a type II response for N. T. in G0 (no rearing as contro...

The assessment of long-term negative effects insecticides on the target and non-target insects can help assess toxicity side-effects pesticides. In this study, sublethal a low concentration spiromesifen (LC<sub>20</sub>) life-history traits T. urticae its phytoseiid predator N. californicus were estimated for two successive generations (F0 F1). According to results, adult longevity,...