Predatory efficacy of Dicyphus Errans on different prey

The palaearctic Dicyphus errans (Heteroptera: Miridae) lives omnivorously on various host plants, preying on small arthropods (including new invasive alien species). These characteristics make it a promising BCA in organic greenhouses. The functional response of a predator (i.e., how the individual rate of prey consumption changes in response to prey density) is a key component to assess its effectiveness in pest control and the stability of its own populations.