The development and survival of Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) nymphs fed on larvae of
Chlosyne lacinia saundersii Doubleday & Hewitson (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) was studied at 25 ± 1ºC, 68 ± 10%
relative humidity and 12 h photo phase. P. nigrispinus developed until the adult stage when fed on C. lacinia
saundersii caterpillars. However, the survival rate of P. nigrispinus during early instars allowed this predator to
complement its diet with other preys and to maintain its populations in areas with the sunflower culture.
