In the region of Jales, the vines has been heavily attacked by the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch. The objective of this study was to compare grape cultivars for suitability as hosts of the species. In field experiment at that location, the pest occurrence, over 12 months, was accompanied on fine grape cultivars, Italy and Benitaka, and rustic grape cultivar, Niagara Rosada. In the laboratory, the T. urticae biology was carried out on these three cultivars and in the 'Redimeire'. Twospotted spider mite presented lower fertility and lower survival on Niagara Rosada cultivar indicating the presence of antibiosis resistance mechanisms. In addition, there was a greater attempt to escape in this cultivar, suggesting a resistance for non-preference.
'Niagara Rosada'; antibiosis; non-preference
