Winter mortality, development and reproduction in a field population of Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in England

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Abstract
Population change in Myzus persicae (Sulz.) overwintering on spring cabbage in south-eastern England was studied in relation to meteorological and biological factors. Leaf surface wetness and temperature were correlated significantly with rate of population change, but rainfall and wind were not. Growth and development continued slowly throughout the winter, and the relationship with temperature is shown. Hymenopterous parasites, the fungus Entomophthora and predatory spiders did not affect winter survival.