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The developmental time of the predatory mite Blattisocius tarsalis (Berlese) (Acari: Ascidae) was investigated at temperatures of 15, 21 and 25°C and 75% r.h. Eggs 1–3 days old of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lep.: Pyralidae), killed by freezing, were used as food. Mean developmental times were found to be 22.4, 8.5 and 7.0 days, respectively. Within the investigated thermal limits the developmental rate showed a linear relationship with temperature and the corresponding thermal threshold for development was calculated to 10.2°C.
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Nielsen, P.S. Developmental Time of Blattisocius Tarsalis (Acari: Ascidae) at Different Temperatures. Exp Appl Acarol 25, 605–608 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014736526463
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