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The phenology, oviposition and feeding rate of Anystis baccarum, a predatory mite in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland

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  2. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development , The Queen’s University of Belfast, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX, UK

    Archie K. Murchie

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Cuthbertson, A.G.S., Murchie, A.K. The phenology, oviposition and feeding rate of Anystis baccarum, a predatory mite in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland. Exp Appl Acarol 34, 367–373 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-004-0232-4

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