Table 1. Descriptions of the behavioral events recorded for the predators exposed to a cotton leaf disk containing the various lifestages of Bemisia tabaci.

Observed behavior Prey choice Description of behavior Walking   Predator moving forward across the leaf surface Resting   Predator standing motionless Grooming   Predator making rapid movements with its fore and hind legs across its body surface and antennae Orienting   Predator pivoting on the leaf without advancing in any particular direction Probling Egg Predator probing an egg, but not feeding Nymph Predator probing a nymph, but not feeding Adult Predator probling an adult, but not feeding Feeding Egg Predator consuming an egg Nymph Predator consuming a nymph Adult Predator consuming an adult Plant Predator feeding on plant tissue