Publications by authors named "Harald Trager"
J Pest Sci (2004)
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the role of carabid beetles in agroecosystems is essential for natural pest control and reducing pesticide dependence.
- A study analyzed the food preferences of eight carabid species in cereal fields with varying prey availability, focusing on gut content analysis for their diet.
- Results indicated that carabids favored plant matter, particularly weed seeds, over animal prey, and their food choice was influenced more by species identity and seasonal changes rather than prey abundance.
