Impacts of honeydew on the growth, fecundity and foraging behavior of natural enemies.
Author of the article:LU Yan-Hui，SHI Xiao-Li，ZHONG Chong-Xiang，WANG Hong，CHEN Jian，YU Yue-Shu，YANG Yi-Zhong
Author's Workplace：(Agricultural College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009，China )
Key Words：homopterans; honeydew; natural enemies; growth and fecundity; foraging behavior
Abstract：Honeydew secreted by homopterans has special effects on some natural enemies. On one hand, some natural enemies often use honeydew as one of sources of nutrient, which can improve the survival rate of nymphs, prolong the lifespan and raise the fecundity r