Prey species and prey diet affect growth of invertebrate predators

@article{Strohmeyer1998PreySA,
  title={Prey species and prey diet affect growth of invertebrate predators},
  author={HEATHER HORAN Strohmeyer and Nancy E. Stamp and C. M. Jarzomski and Deane M. Bowers},
  journal={Ecological Entomology},
  year={1998},
  volume={23}
}
1. The effects of prey species and leaf age used by prey on performance of two generalist invertebrate predators were studied. The focal plant was Plantago lanceolata, which contains iridoid glycosides. 
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