Field Notes
Persimilis Knows the Neighbors
Learn how Persimilis recognizes familiar mites, how early encounters affect cannibalism, and why a female’s egg placement can matter.
Persimilis Learns on the Job
Discover how Phytoseiulus persimilis uses plant odors, learns associations with food, and responds to spider-mite webbing while hunting.
Persimilis Has a Type
Explore Persimilis origins, appearance, diet, and life cycle, plus the learning and social behavior behind this familiar spider-mite predator.