This study collects data from the literature and updates our Kolenati, 1856 (Leafhopper Assassin Bug, LAB) prey knowledge. The literature consists of ca. 170 entries encompassing the years 1856 to 2021. This reduviid originated in the Nearctic region, but has entered and acclimatised in many Mediterranean countries. Our quantitative predation experiments-in the laboratory on caged plants plus field or environmental observations-confirm that LAB prefers a selected array of prey. Laboratory predation tests on living targets (Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, and Hymenoptera) agree with the literature. prefers comparatively large, highly mobile, and readily available prey. LAB preferences on available hemipterans targets suggest that is a good inundative biocontrol agent for ST53 infections. LAB also prey on other important olive pests, such as . Therefore, is a major integrated pest management (IPM) component to limit pandemics and other pest invasions.
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