Question

Predaceous insect which restrains its prey by sheer mechanical strength and then tears it to pieces with powerful mandibles is:

• A. Cockroach
• B. Grasshopper
• C. Mantis
• D. Predatory Mite

Hint:

Predatory mites are important biological control agents in greenhouse and field crop ecosystems.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Predatory mites capture and immobilize prey with strong mechanical action and use their chelicerae (mandibles) to tear prey apart.
Unlike mantises, which use forelegs for capture, predatory mites rely on their powerful mouthparts and claws.
Cockroaches and grasshoppers are primarily herbivores.