Platynothrus peltifer

No evidence of copper deficiency exists in terrestrial species of invertebrates examined. However, relatively low concentrations of copper stimulated growth and reproduction. Reproduction in mites (Platynothrus peltifer) increases when fed diets containing 28 mg Cu/kg DW (vs. 13 mg/kg in controls) for 3 months (Denneman and van Straalen 1991). Also, juveniles of earthworms (Eisenia andrei) show increased growth at 18 mg Cu/kg DW soil after 12 weeks (van Gestel et al. 1991). 

Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar Larvae were fed diets containing 10, 50, 250, or 1250 mg Cu/kg ration from first instar to pupation effects measured on development rate, growth, survival, and reproductive success Oribatid mite, Platynothrus peltifer Fed diets with 13 (control), 28, 64, 168, 598, or 1498 mg Cu/kg DW diet for 3 months... 

Denneman, C.A.J. and N.M. van Straalen. 1991. The toxicity of lead and copper in reproduction tests using the oribatid mite Platynothrus peltifer. Pedobiol. 35 305-311. 

Pear rust mite, Epitrimerus pyri, 303 Platynothrus peltifer, 180 Two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, 251,303... 

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