Tian, M., & Chen, S. 1991 Studies on the bionomics of Aleurodothrips fasciapennis (Thy. phlaeothripidae), a predator of diaspid scales on citrus.. Chinese Journal of Biological Control 7(2): 64-66.

Notes: Abstract: This predator feeds on all stages of scales, with a preference for the young; host species include Parlatoria pergandii, Chrysomphalus aonidum, Aonidiella aurantii, Lepidosaphes gloverii, L. beckii, Cornuaspis beckii, Temnaspidiotus destructor, Dialeurodes citri, D. citrifolii, Aleurocanthus woglumi, Diaphorina citri and Panonychus citri; overwintering occurs at all stages; distinctive population peak observed in early May; laboratory investigation shows that when there is a shortage of prey, the predator showed cannibalistic behavior. Keywords: biological control.