The efficacy of Stethorus indira Kapur feeding on three mite species, mulberry red mite; Tetranychus truncatus Ehara, two spotted spider mite; Tetranychus urticae Koch and african red mite; Eutetranychus africanus Tucker were conducted under laboratory condition. The results showed that the 4th stage larva S. indira was able to consume African red mite more than adult stage. The 4th stage larva consumed eggs and nymphs of 148.85 eggs and 49.75 nymphs per day. The adult stage consumed 146.85 eggs and 49.35 nymphs per day followed by two spotted spider mite but not significantly to mulberry red mite. The biological characteristic of S. indira Kapur feeding on african red mite was higher than mulberry red mite and there were the survival rate, sex ratio,... |