Zoophagous.

Europe.

Psylla buxi (Linnaeus, 1758), from Buxus sempervirens, Nova Galenika, 13.VI.2009, reared 3♂♂, 2♀♀.

Anthocoris amplicollis was already reported in Serbia (Protić and Stojanović 2003) but the above mentioned record is the first one in Serbia as a psyllid predator. In Switzerland, it was registered by Wyniger and Burckhardt (2003) in galls of Psyllopsis fraxini. According to available literature data, Anthocoris amplicollis has not been published as a predator of Psylla buxi.

Zoophagous.

Palaearctic.

Psylla buxi, from Buxus semprevirens, Sokobanja, 25.IX.2009, reared 1♀.

Registered as a psyllid predator on conifers (Wyniger and Burckhardt 2003) and aphids (Herard 1986). In the present paper, reported for the first time as a psyllid predator in Serbia.

Zoophagous.

Euro-Mediterranean.

Cacopsylla bidens (Šulc, 1907), from Pyrus communis, Beograd–Karaburma, 19.V.2006, reared 2♀♀ ‘ex larva' 25.V.2006. Cacopsylla pyri, from Pyrus communis, Nemenikuće, 15.VI.2006, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 22.VI.2006; Radmilovac, 2.IX.2005, reared 1♂; 12.VI.2006, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 25.VI.2006; 26.X.2006, collected 1♂; 7.VI.2007, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 11.VI.2007, 20.VI.2007, collected 1 larva and 1♂; 26.X.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 3.XI.2008. Cacopsylla pyrisuga, from Pyrus communis, Zemunski kej, 28.V.2007, collected 1♀. Cacopsylla visci (Curtis, 1835), from Viscum album, Beograd–Bulevar Aleksandra Karađorđevića, 25.III.2007, reared 2♂♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 12.IV.2007; 23.IV.2007, reared 2♂♂, 5♀♀ ‘ex larva' 3.V.2007. Camarotoscena speciosa (Flor, 1861), from Populus nigra, Radmilovac, 22.V.2000, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 25.V.2000; Zemun–Nova Galenika, 25.VIII.2008, collected 1♀; 1.IX.2008, reared 3♀♀ ‘ex larva' 9.IX.2008; 10.IX.2008, collected 1♀, 1♂; 17.IX.2008, collected 1♀, 1♂; 24.IX.2008, reared 2♂♂, 2♀♀ ‘ex larva' 1.X.2008; 27.VII.2010, collected 1♂, 1♀, 18.X.2010, collected 1♂, 1♀. Psyllopsis discrepans (Flor, 1861), from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 10.V.2007, reared 1♀; Brestovačka Banja, 25.V.2007, reared 5♂♂, 4♀♀ ’ex larva'8.VI.2007; Ilinci, 24.V.2008, collected 1♂; Majdanpek, 25.V.2007, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 3.VI.2007, Milošev konak, 21.VI.2007, 1♂. Psyllopsis fraxini, from Fraxinus sp., Veliko Središte, 30.V.2006, reared 2♀♀. Psyllopsis fraxinicola (Foerster, 1848), from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 10.V.2007, reared 1♀; Beograd–Kalemegdan, 24.V.2007, collected 1♂; Brestovačka Banja, 25.V.2007, reared 5♂♂, 4♀♀ ‘ex larva' 8.VI.2007; Majdanpek, 25.V.2007, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 3.VI.2007; Veliko Središte, 4.VI.2006, reared 2♀♀ ‘ex larva' 19.VI.2006. Psyllopsis machinosa Loginova, 1963, from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 10.V. 2007, reared 1♀. Psyllopsis meliphila Löw, 1881, from Fraxinus sp., Nemenikuće, 15.VI.2006, collected 1♂. Psyllopsis repens Loginova, 1963, from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 14.X.2008, reared 1♀. Trioza urticae (Linnaeus, 1758), from Urtica dioica, Ilinci, 24.VI.2007, collected 2♀♀.

Anthocoris nemoralis is an important component of the natural enemy community in pear and apple orchards where it provides biological control against arthropod pests, particularly psyllids (Horton et al. 2004). Investigating the predator–prey complex of Cacopsylla pyrisuga in a pear orchard in France, Herard (1986) found that Anthocoris nemoralis was the most efficient enemy against this pest. Anthocoris nemoralis is mentioned in many papers as a permanent member of biocomplexes of pear psyllids in Europe (Wheeler 2000b, Erler 2004, Sigsgaard et al. 2006). In Turkey, Anthocoris nemoralis was an equally present and efficient predator of pear psyllid Cacopsylla pyrisuga, both in treated and untreated orchards, but still insufficient for its full control (Erler 2004). In Spain, Jauset et al. (2006) determined Anthocoris nemoralis as a very efficient predator of Cacopsylla pyrisuga, both in treated and untreated pear orchards. Now, there is a mass production of Anthocoris nemoralis in companies specialized for biological control of harmful insects (Sigsgaard et al. 2006). The same authors reported that Anthocoris nemoralis mostly prefers Cacopsylla pyrisuga to aphids, and that it prefers laying eggs on pear to apple. Anthocoris nemoralis is a polyphagous predatory species having psyllids as a usual prey.

It is distributed in Europe and the Mediterranean. From Europe it was introduced into North America in 1963 in order to control pear psyllid Cacopsylla pyricola, giving satisfactory results (Horton et al. 2004). This species has adapted to this region so well that it has suppressed autochthonous predatory species Anthocoris antevolens and Anthocoris melanocerus (Herard 1986, Horton et al. 2004). In Serbia, in a pear orchard, Pavićević (1977), Grbić et al. (1989) and Jerinić-Prodanović (2010) note a permanent presence of Anthocoris nemoralis, both during vegetation and winter period together with an overwintering adult of Cacopsylla pyrisuga. Anthocoris nemoralis was also reported as a predator of Psyllopsis repens in Serbia (Malenovský and Jerinić-Prodanović 2011).

Zoophagous.

Eurosiberian.

Cacopsylla affinis (Löw, 1880), from Crataegus monogyna, Ilinci, 27.IV.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 14.V. 2008. Cacopsylla bidens, from Pyrus communis, Nemenikuće, 15.VI.2006, reared 1♀. Cacopsylla melanoneura (Foerster, 1848), from Crataegus monogyna, Ilinci, 27.IV.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 14.V.2008; Klokočevac, 10.V.2008, collected 1♀. Cacopsylla peregrina (Foerster, 1848), from Crataegus monogyna, Ilinci, 27.IV.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 14.V.2008. Cacopsylla pulchra (Zetterstedt, 1838), from Salix purpurea, Zlatibor–Kraljevske Vode, 30.IV.2007, collected 1♀ and 1 larva. Cacopsylla pyri, from Pyrus communis, Novi Sad–Detelinara, 23.V.2008, reared 2♂♂, 3♀♀ ‘ex larva' 4.VI.2008; 14.VI.2008, reared 3♂♂ ‘ex larva' 17.VI.2008. Cacopsylla pyrisuga, from Pyrus communis, Grocka, 10.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 23.V.2008. Cacopsylla visci, from Viscum album, Beograd–Bulevar Aleksandra Karađorđevića, 23.IV.2007, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 3.V.2007. Psylla buxi, from Buxus sempervirens, Vrujci, 1.VI.2009, collected 2♂♂, 1♀; Šid, 3.V.2008, collected 2♀♀; Zemun–Nova Galenika, 4.V.2008, reared 2♂♂, 3♀♀ ‘ex larva' 15.V.2008; 30.VII.2008, collected 1♀; 14.VI.2009, collected 2 specimens. Psyllopsis fraxinicola, from Fraxinus angustifolia, Beograd–Hram Svetog Save, 14.IV.2008, reared 1♂ and 1 larva.

Anthocoris nemorum is noted as a predator of many insect species, in the first place Hemiptera, Diptera, eggs of Lepidoptera and mites (Herard 1986, Wheeler 2000b, Sigsgaard et al. 2006), already registered as a predator of both Cacopsylla pyrisuga and Psyllopsis fraxini (Herard 1986). It is also largely reported as an efficient predator of apple psyllid Cacopsylla mali in Norway (Jonsson 1983). In England, Hodkinson and Flint (1971) determined Anthocoris nemorum as a predator of Psyllopsis fraxini collected from ash, while in Germany Novak and Achtziger (1995) registered it as a predator of hawthorn psyllids Cacopsylla melanoneura and Cacopsylla peregrina. Sigsgaard et al. (2006) note Anthocoris nemorum as a more polyphagous species than Anthocoris nemoralis. They also determined in experimental conditions that Anthocoris nemorum prefers aphids to psyllids, and has a preference for laying eggs on apple rather than on pear.

Anthocoris nemorum is an Eurosiberian species, introduced to North America in order to control Cacopsylla pyricola just like Anthocoris nemoralis, but without satisfactory results (Herard 1986).

Anthocoris nemorum is reported here for the first time as a predator of psyllids in Serbia.

Zoophagous.

Euro-Atlantic.

Psyllopsis discrepans and Psyllopsis machinosa, from Fraxinus spp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 6.V.2009, collected 1♂.

Orius majusculus was registered as a predator of psyllids (Herard 1986). It is noted as a predator of aphids, such as Diuraphis noxia and Schizaphis graminum in Russia, mites in France, whiteflies in greenhouses in Italy and pear psyllid Cacopsylla pyri in France (Péricart 1972, Herard 1986).

The present paper reports Orius majusculus as a psyllid predator for the first time in Serbia and Psyllopsis discrepans and Psyllopsis machinosa for the first time as a prey of Orius majusculus.

Zoophagous.

Palaearctic.

Baeopelma foersteri (Flor, 1861), from Alnus glutinosa, Radenković, 3.VI.2006, collected 1♀. Cacopsylla melanoneura, from Malus domestica, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 26.V.2005, reared 1♂; Ilinci, 2.V.2010, reared 1♂, 2♀♀ ‘ex larva' 10.V.2010. Cacopsylla picta (Foerster, 1848), from Malus domestica, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 26.V.2005, reared 1♂. Cacopsylla pyri, from Pyrus communis, Radmilovac, 10.VII.2006, reared 1♂, 2♀♀ ‘ex larva' 20.VII.2006; 26.VII.2006, collected 1♂; 4.IX.2006, collected 1♂. Cacopsylla rhamnicola (Scott, 1876), from Rhamnus cathartica, Kelebija, 25.V.2005, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 6.VI.2005. Camarotoscena speciosa, from Populus nigra, Zemun–Nova Galenika, 1.IX.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 9.IX.2008; 24.IX.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 1.X.2008. Homotoma ficus (Linnaeus, 1758), from Ficus carica, Beograd–Banjica, 23.IX.2008, collected 2♂♂, 3♀♀, feeding on eggs. Psyllopsis discrepans, from Fraxinus ornus, Ilinci, 21.V.2005, collected 1♂. Psyllopsis discrepans and Psyllopsis repens, from Fraxinus ornus, Beograd–Autokomanda, 7.IX.2008, reared 5♂♂, 4♀♀ ‘ex larva' 11.IX.2008; 21.IX.2008, collected 3♂♂; 23.IX.2008, collected 1♂; 7.X.2008, collected 1♂, 1♀; 14.X.2008, collected 1♀; 21.X.2008, collected 1♀. Psyllopsis fraxinicola, from Fraxinus sp., Vrujci, 1.VII.2009, 1♀. Psyllopsis machinosa, from Fraxinus ornus, Beograd–Autokomanda, 6.V.2009, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 10.V.2009. Psyllopsis repens, from Fraxinus ornus, Beograd–Autokomanda, 21.VIII.2010, reared 1♀. Trioza mesembrina Burckhardt, 1986, from Chaerophyllum hirsutum, Kopaonik–Srebrenac, 7.VIII.2008, reared 1♂. Trioza rhamni (Schrank, 1801), from Rhamnus cathartica, Kelebija, 25.V.2005, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 6.VI.2005; Ilinci, 2.V.2009, 1♂.

Orius minutus is an extremely polyphagous species distributed in Europe, Siberia, China and Mediterranean region. Many authors determined it as a predator of harmful insect species from a number of orders (Thysanoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera and Hemiptera Homoptera). Already reported as a psyllid predator (Herard 1986). In France, Herard (1986) determined Orius minutus as a predator of pear psyllids, primarily Cacopsylla pyrisuga, and hawthorn psyllids. Also in Slovenia, Vrabl and Matis (1977) register it as a predator of Cacopsylla pyrisuga and Cacopsylla pyrisuga. In Serbia, Pavićević (1977) and Jerinić-Prodanović et al. (2010) determined Orius minutus as a predator of Cacopsylla pyrisuga in pear orchards. Malenovský and Jerinić-Prodanović (2011) also found it as a predator of Psyllopsis repens. In Croatia, Arčanin and Balarin (1972) recognized the significance of Orius minutus in the reduction of the mite Panonychus ulmi.

Zoophagous.

Palaearctic.

Cacopsylla bidens, from Pyrus communis, Ilinci, 13.X.2008, collected 1♂. Cacopsylla melanoneura, from Malus domestica, Lipovača, 29.IV.2006, collected 1♂. Cacopsylla pyri, from Pyrus communis, Radmilovac, 26.VI.2006, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 30.VI.2006; 10.VII.2006, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 20.VII.2006. Craspedolepta sp., from Artemisia vulgaris, Sutjeska, 2.X.2009, reared 1♂ and 4♀♀. Psyllopsis fraxinicola, from Fraxinus ornus, Vrujci, 30.VI.2009, collected 1 specimen. Livia junci (Schrank, 1789), from Juncus bulbosus, Beograd–Block 45, 10.VIII.2005, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 16.VIII.2005. Trichochermes walkeri (Foerster, 1848), from Rhamnus cathartica, Ilinci, 14.IX.2008, 2♂♂, 2♀♀. Trioza chenopodii Reuter, 1876, from Atriplex tatarica, Ilinci, 20.VIII.2006, 1♂ ‘ex larva' 23.VIII.2006. Trioza urticae, from Urtica dioica, Bački breg, 7.VI.2005, reared 1♂; Ilinci, 14.V.2005, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 27.V.2005; Luka, 25.V.2007, reared 1♂.

Orius niger is widespread in Western Palaearctic, very rare in the Mediterranean region, also reported from China. It is a very polyphagous species, preying on aphids, psyllids, whiteflies, thrips, larvae of noctuids, mites (Péricart 1972, Herard 1986, Protić 1993).

In south France, Herard (1986) determined Orius niger on pears as a predator of Cacopsylla pyri, but also collected it in a large number from Trioza urticae from nettle, which was surrounding the pear orchards. In Croatia, Orius niger was determined along with Orius minutus on Panonychus ulmi in an apple orchard (Arčanin and Balarin 1972).

In Serbia, Grbić et al. (1989), investigating pear psyllid predators, reported Orius spp., so we are not able to compare our results with theirs. In the same paper, authors mentioned the presence of other Orius species frequently during summer and autumn which is in accordance with our investigations.

Phytozoophagous.

Palaearctic.

Cacopsylla affinis, from Crataegus monogyna, Koruška, 1.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 8.V.2008. Cacopsylla melanoneura, from Crataegus monogyna, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 22.IV.2008, reared 2♂♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 30.IV.2008; 18.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 23.V.2008; Dobra, 10.V.2008, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 21.V.2008; Draževac, 20.IV.2008, reared 1♂, 1♀ 2.V.2008; Koruška, 1.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 8.V.2008. Cacopsylla melanoneura, from Malus domestica, Ilinci, 24.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 30.V.2008; Oparić, 4.V.2008, reared 2♂ ‘ex larva' 19.V.2008; Ilinci, 2.V.2010, reared 1♀. Cacopsylla peregrina, from Crataegus monogyna, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 22.IV.2008, reared 2♂♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 30.IV.2008; Dobra, 10.V.2008, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 21.V.2008; Koruška, 1.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 8.V.2008. Cacopsylla picta, from Malus domestica, Ilinci, 24.V.2008, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 30.V.2008.

Atractotomus mali has been reported so far as a predator of mites, aphids, thrips, psyllids, butterfly larvae and pupae (Wheeler 2000b). It was registered as a predator of apple psyllid Cacopsylla mali in Norway (Jonsson 1983) and of pear psyllid Cacopsylla pyrisuga in Greece (Santas 1987). In Germany, Novak and Achtziger (1995) registered it as a predator of hawthorn psyllids Cacopsylla spp.

First record of Atractotomus mali as a predator of Cacopsylla picta. The above mentioned data are the first ones for Atractotomus mali as a psyllid predator in Serbia.

Zoophytophagous.

Holarctic.

Cacopsylla bidens, from Pyrus communis, Ilinci, 24.V.2008, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 29.V.2008; Bavanište, 25.V.2006, reared 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 30.V.2006. Cacopsylla pyri, Cacopsylla pyricola and Cacopsylla pyrisuga, from Pyrus communis, Bavanište, 25.V.2006, 1♂, 1♀ ‘ex larva' 30.V. 2006. Cacopsylla melanoneura, from Malus domestica, Ilinci, 2.V.2010, reared 2♂♂.

Campylomma verbasci is a zoophytophagous species preying on apple aphids, pear psyllids, codling moth, thrips and mites (Wheeler 2000b). Its most common prey among insects are Aphis pomi and Cacopsylla mali, and among mites Panonychus ulmi and Tetranychus urticae (Hagen et al. 1999, Wheeler 2000b, Bradley 2007).

However, if there is a lack of prey, it can feed on apple fruits, rarely pear, causing the harm to their aesthetic value. Therefore, Campylomma verbasci is a significant fruit pest in Canada (Hagen et al. 1999, Wheeler 2000a, Bradley 2007). Erler (2004) reported the presence of Campylomma verbasci as a predator of Cacopsylla pyrisuga in treated and untreated pear orchards in Turkey, and Harizanova et al. (2012) mentioned it on Acizzia jamatonica in Bulgaria.

Already known in Serbia (Protić 1993) but in our investigations registered for the first time as a predator of psyllids in this country.

Zoophytophagous.

Western and Central Europe.

Cacopsylla bidens, from Pyrus communis, Beograd–Karaburma, 4.V.2006, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 18.V.2006. Homotoma ficus, from Ficus carica, Beograd–Banjica, 21.V.2009, collected 1♂, 2♀♀. Trioza rhamni, from Rhamnus cathartica, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 26.V.2005, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 29.V.2005. Psyllopsis discrepans and Psyllopsis machinosa, from Fraxinus angustifolia, Beograd–Autokomanda, 21.V.2009, 1♂, 1♀.

Deraeocoris flavilinea is reported so far as a predator of psyllids (Jerinić-Prodanović and Protić 2011, Simov et al. 2012). Until 1980’s, it was known only from Sicily, from where it has spread to Central Europe where it is now considered as an invasive species (Rabitsch 2008). As a predator of psyllids, it has been known in Serbia since 2011 (Jerinić-Prodanović and Protić 2011).

Zoophytophagous.

Holarctic.

Cacopsylla pyri, from Pyrus communis, Radmilovac, 10.VII.2006, reared 1♀.

A very polyphagous zoophytophagous species. A Holarctic species occurring in large quantities in the south of Europe.

Already mentioned as a predator of Cacopsylla pyrisuga (Herard 1986). It also preys on younger caterpillar instars of some butterflies, mites and various other small insects in apple orchards, on Rubus spp. and Urtica spp. as well as on aphids on Corylus spp. (Herard 1986).

Reported as a predator of Acizzia jamatonica (Harizanova et al. 2012) in Bulgaria and Cacopsylla pyrisuga in Serbia (Jerinić-Prodanović et al. 2010).

Zoophagous.

Euro-Mediterranean.

Cacopsylla pyri, from Pyrus communis, Izvor, 14.IV.2009, 1♂. Cacopsylla rhamnicola, from Rhamnus cathartica, Obedska bara, 4.VI.2005, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 18.VI.2005. Camarotoscena speciosa, from Populus nigra, Zemun–Nova Galenika, 18.X.2010, collected 1♀. Psyllopsis fraxinicola, from Fraxinus angustifolia, Zemun–Nova Galenika, 1.IX.2006, collected 1♀. Trioza chenopodii, from Atriplex oblongifolia, Galovica, 18.VII.2003, reared 1♂.

Deraeocoris lutescens is a Mediterranean species, distributed also in small numbers in Central Europe. Known mainly as an egg predator of pear psyllid Cacopsylla pyrisuga and hawthorn psyllid Cacopsylla crataegi (Herard 1986). It is also reported as a predator of aphids and mite Panonychus ulmi in apple orchards in Croatia (Arčanin and Balarin 1972) and in pear orchards as a predator of Cacopsylla pyrisuga in France and Turkey (Herard 1986, Erler 2004).

Deraeocoris lutescens has been already registered in Serbia (Protić 1993) but here is reported for the first time as a predator of psyllids in this country.

Phytozoophagous.

Europe.

Cacopsylla melanoneura, from Malus domestica, Beloljin, 4.V.2008, collected 1♂; Ilinci, 20.V.2006, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 25.V.2006; Uzovnica, 29.IV.2007, collected 1 specimen.

Heterocordylus genistae is mentioned in the literature as a beneficial insect being a predator of psyllids both in larval and adult stage. It is registered as a predator of various other insects (Protić 1993, 1998).

In the present paper, we report Heterocordylus genistae for the first time as a predator of psyllids in Serbia.

Zoophagous.

Europe.

Cacopsylla visci, from Viscum album, Beograd–Bulevar Aleksandra Karađorđevića, 25.III.2007, reared 4♀♀ ‘ex larva' 16.IV.2007.

An exclusively zoophagous species.

Already known from Serbia as a psyllid predator (Jerinić-Prodanović and Protić 2011).

Zoophagous.

Eurasia.

Homotoma ficus, from Ficus carica, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 16.V.2007, collected 1♂, 1♀; Beograd–Voždovac, 26.V.2007, collected 5♂♂, 1♀; Zemunski kej, 15.V.2008, collected 1 larva.

A general predator on aphids, psyllids, eggs and larvae of leaf miner moths (Wheeler 2000b, Wyniger and Burckhardt 2003). In Croatia, it is registered as a predator of Panonychus ulmi in apple orchards by Arčanin and Balarin (1972).

Malacocoris chlorizans has been already registered in Serbia (Protić 1998) but in the present paper is reported for the first time as a predator of psyllids in this country.

Zoophagous.

Europe, Central Asia.

Cacopsylla melanoneura and Cacopsylla peregrina, from Crataegus monogyna, Dobra, 10.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 21.V.2008.

Already reported from Serbia (Protić 1993, 1998). The above mentioned record is the first one of Miris striatus as a predator of psyllids.

Zoophytophagous.

Eurosiberian.

Cacopsylla rhamnicola, from Rhamnus cathartica, Beograd–Hotel Jugoslavija, 15.V.2008, reared 1♀ ‘ex larva' 19.V.2008.

Orthotylus marginalis is registered as a predator of aphids and psyllids (Wheeler 2000b). In Finland and Russia, it was mentioned as a predator of Cacopsylla mali (Jonsson 1983).

Registered in Serbia (Protić 2011) but here reported for the first time as a psyllid predator.

Phytozoophagous.

Europe.

Psyllopsis discrepans, from Fraxinus sp., Ilinci, 21.V.2005, reared 2♂♂, 2♀♀; Umčari, 25.V.2007, reared 1♀. Psyllopsis fraxinicola and Psyllopsis discrepans, from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 10.V.2007, reared 5♂♂, 8♀♀ ‘ex larva' 16.V.2007.

Already known as a predator of various insect species, inlcuding psyllids.

Previously registered in Serbia (Protić 1998) but in the present paper reported for the first time as a psyllid predator in this country.

Phytozoophagous.

Europe.

Psyllopsis spp., from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 8.V.2010, reared 3♂♂, 1♀. Psyllopsis discrepans, from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 13.V.2010, reared 2♂♂, 1♀.

Previously registered in Serbia (Protić 2011). Reported here for the first time as a psyllid predator.

Phytozoophagous.

Europe, Asia.

Psyllopsis discrepans, from Fraxinus ornus, Ilinci, 24.V. 2008, collected 1♀; 17.V. 2009, 1♂, 2♀♀. Psyllopsis discrepans and Psyllopsis machinosa, from Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda, 6.V.2009, reared 4♀♀ ‘ex larva' 10.V.2009; 21.V.2009, reared 1♂, 3♀♀.

So far known as a predator of aphids, psyllids, thrips, spiders and eggs of various insects (Protić 1998).

Registered in Serbia (Protić 2011) but here reported for the first time as a psyllid predator in this country.

Zoophagous.

Euro-Mediterranean.

Psyllopsis fraxinicola, from Fraxinus sp., Niš, 27.V.2008, collected 1♂. Psyllopsis sp., Fraxinus sp., Beograd–Autokomanda 8.V.2010, reared 1♂ ‘ex larva' 21.V.2010.

Registered in Serbia (Protić 1999). Reported for the first time as a predator of psyllids.