Macrolophus pygmaeus
able to feed on plant sap, they lay far fewer eggs and the nymphs (if similarly deprived of living prey) will die. Consumption of plant sap, however, can [...] it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus pygmaeus to develop well, it is insufficient [...] include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible to