they develop, the larvae consume the leafminer from within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior is highly effective in reducing leafminer populations
leaves, or even, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap
piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also reproduce rapidly, leading to