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  • Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Generalist predators can negatively impact biological control by consuming natural enemies.
  • Predator foraging behavior, influenced by risk of predation and prey availability, can affect pest suppression.
  • Intraguild predation dynamics are complex, influenced by predator-predator interactions and the availability of diverse prey resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the factors influencing intraguild predation between *Nabis* sp. and *Geocoris* sp. in potato fields.
  • To determine the role of herbivorous and detritivorous prey in mediating intraguild predation.
  • To assess the impact of farming systems (organic vs. conventional) on intraguild predation dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized molecular gut-content analysis to identify prey items in *Nabis* sp. predators.
  • Quantified densities of key arthropod species, including aphids, thrips, *Geocoris* sp., and *Nabis* sp., in organic and conventional potato fields.
  • Correlated predator-predator interactions with prey densities and farming system type.

Main Results:

  • Higher densities of herbivorous prey (aphids and thrips) correlated with an increased likelihood of intraguild predation.
  • Intraguild predation likelihood was not strongly dependent on the densities of *Nabis* or *Geocoris* or the farming system.
  • Evidence suggests *Geocoris* sp. increased consumption of detritivorous prey (*Scaptomyza pallida*) as predator evenness increased, potentially indicating a shift to ground foraging.

Conclusions:

  • Herbivorous prey may increase intraguild predation risk for *Geocoris* in foliage, while detritivores may facilitate a shift to safer ground foraging.
  • Prey abundance and diversity play a crucial role in modulating predator-predator interference, with species identity and predator behavior being key factors.
  • Findings highlight the complex interplay between prey resources and intraguild predation, impacting biological control efficacy in agricultural systems.