Beneficial Arthropods Associated with Buffalograss

Reng-Moss, Tiffany; Baxendale, F. P.; Riordan, Terrance P.

doi:10.1093/jee/91.5.1167

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“…Furthermore, the inßuences of pest-resistant grasses on predators and parasitoids and the role of these grasses in mediating pest response to insecticides have been explored (Braman et al 2003(Braman et al , 2004a. Focused studies on beneÞcial arthropods in particular grass species such as buffalograss, Buchloë dactyloides (Nuttall) (Heng-Moss et al 1998), have led to a better understanding of potential natural enemies of pests that routinely affect those grasses. Frank and Shrewsbury (2004)) and Braman et al (2002) demonstrated that conservation plantings could be important tools in enhancing conservation biological control.…”

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Influence of Plant Parameters on Occurrence and Abundance of Arthropods in Residential Turfgrass

Joseph

Braman

2009

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The effect of taxa [common Bermuda grass, Cynodon dactylon (L.); centipedegrass, Eremochloa ophiuroides Munro Hack; St. Augustinegrass, Stenotaphrum secundatum [Walt.] Kuntze; and zoysiagrass, Zoysia spp.], density, height, and weed density on abundance of natural enemies, and their potential prey were evaluated in residential turf. Total predatory Heteroptera were most abundant in St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass and included Anthocoridae, Lasiochilidae, Geocoridae, and Miridae. Anthocoridae and Lasiochilidae were most common in St. Augustinegrass, and their abundance correlated positively with species of Blissidae and Delphacidae. Chinch bugs were present in all turf taxa, but were 23-47 times more abundant in St. Augustinegrass. Anthocorids/lasiochilids were more numerous on taller grasses, as were Blissidae, Delphacidae, Cicadellidae, and Cercopidae. Geocoridae and Miridae were most common in zoysiagrass and were collected in higher numbers with increasing weed density. However, no predatory Heteroptera were affected by grass density. Other beneficial insects such as staphylinids and parasitic Hymenoptera were captured most often in St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass. These differences in abundance could be in response to primary or alternate prey, or reflect the influence of turf microenvironmental characteristics. In this study, Simpson's diversity index for predatory Heteroptera showed the greatest diversity and evenness in centipedegrass, whereas the herbivores and detritivores were most diverse in St. Augustinegrass lawns. These results demonstrate the complex role of plant taxa in structuring arthropod communities in turf. An increased understanding of how turf species and cultivars help shape pest and beneficial arthropod communities will enhance predictive abilities and further pest management objectives.

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Influence of Plant Parameters on Occurrence and Abundance of Arthropods in Residential Turfgrass

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Braman

2009

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“…Heng-Moss et al (1998) and Carstens et al (2007) reported finding big-eyed bugs (species not reported) in buffalograss turf, and speculated they could be feeding on the western chinch bug. At least 25 species of Geocoris occur in America north of Mexico in numerous habitats (Ashlock and Slater, 1988).…”

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Predation of the Chinch Bug, Blissus occiduus Barber (Hemiptera: Blissidae) by Geocoris uliginosus (Say) (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae)

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Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society

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“…BENEFICIAL ARTHROPODS ARE well represented in managed turfgrass habitats (e.g., CockÞeld andPotter 1983, 1985;Braman and Pendley 1993;Heng-Moss et al 1998;Braman et al 2000b). Predators, including ground beetles (Carabidae), rove beetles (Staphylinidae), spiders (Araneae), bigeyed bugs (Geocoris spp.…”

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“…), and ants (Formicidae), are particularly well documented. Hymenopterous parasitoids have also been surveyed, demonstrating the occurrence of the families Mymaridae, Trichogrammatidae, Encyrtidae, and Scelionidae in buffalograss (Heng-Moss et al 1998). Undoubtedly, indigenous parasitoids and predators assist in limiting or preventing outbreaks of potential pests in turfgrass (Potter 1993).…”

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Influence of Commercially Available Wildflower Mixes on Beneficial Arthropod Abundance and Predation in Turfgrass

2002

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Beneficial Arthropods Associated with Buffalograss

Cited by 19 publications

References 6 publications

Influence of Plant Parameters on Occurrence and Abundance of Arthropods in Residential Turfgrass

Influence of Plant Parameters on Occurrence and Abundance of Arthropods in Residential Turfgrass

Predation of the Chinch Bug, Blissus occiduus Barber (Hemiptera: Blissidae) by Geocoris uliginosus (Say) (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae)

Influence of Commercially Available Wildflower Mixes on Beneficial Arthropod Abundance and Predation in Turfgrass

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