Mendel, Z., Podoler, H., & Rosen, D. 1990 2.7.4 Analysis of the Gut Contents of Predators.. Armoured Scale Insects, Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control, Vol. 4B. World Crop Pests. Elsevier Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Notes: Abstract: A procedure is given for dissecting the coccinellid predator Chilocorus bipustulatus; the mid-gut contained clearly recognizable parts of prey; identification could be made to at least order and family, and sometimes to genus and species; the mid-gut contents show what prey were consumed during the 2 days prior to dissection. Keywords: biological control.