Research advances of Propylaea japonica ( Thunberg) in biology, ecology and utilization
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DOI:10.7606/j.issn.1000-7601.2004.04.41
Key Words: Propylaea japonica  biology  ecology  natural enemy utilization
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ZHANG Shi-ze College of Plang Protection,Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry,Yangling Shaanxi 712100,China 
WU Jun-xiang College of Plang Protection,Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry,Yangling Shaanxi 712100,China 
ZHANG Qiang College of Plang Protection,Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry,Yangling Shaanxi 712100,China 
JIANG Jun-xia Shanxi provincial General Station of Ptant Protection,Xi’an 710003,China 
XU Xiangli College of Plang Protection,Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry,Yangling Shaanxi 712100,China 
CHEN Ji-an Mian County Extensive Centre of Agricultural Techniques,Mian County Shaanxi 724200 
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Abstract:
      Propylaea japonica (Thunberg) is one of important predatory natural enemies in arid and semi-arid area China, especially those preying on younger larvae and eggs of insect pest in orchards and cotton fields. Research advances on the biological and ecological characteristics of P.japonica are summarized in this paper, which includes the variation in elytra color polymorphism, life history, fecundity, appetite, predation, over-wintering habits, artificial rearing technique, and population dynamics under natural conditions. It is suggested on the basis of above that artificial mass-rearing, cold storage and elytra color polymorphism of the beetle should be further researched.