Abstract

This study was performed to determine the predatory insects associated with Rosaceae species. Field surveys were carried out in March-June 2013 in Edirne province (Trakya University Arboretum) of European Turkey. Predatory insects were observed and collected in different stages of their life cycles, and larval-pupal samples were reared in laboratory conditions. As a result of this study, predatory insect species which are inhabitants of the Rosaceae species to provide their preys were recorded and 11 predatory insects belonging to 6 families (Chrysopidae, Coccinellidae, Formicidae, Geocoridae, Pentatomidae, Syrphidae) were determined on 5 Rosaceae species. The observations and short information about the recorded species were also presented.