Lifecycle, biology, and descriptions of greenhouse biological control agent, Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter, 1895) (Hemiptera: Miridae)

Abstract

The plant bug Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter, 1895) is used as a biological control agent for various crops such as tomato and paprika under greenhouse conditions. In this study, all nymphal stages and male and female genitalia of AT. tenuis are described and illustrated. Additionally, brief biological information through rearing, including life cycle and feeding habits, is also provided along with photographs.