Protogyny after hibernation and aestivation in Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in central Japan

Differences in the time of occurrence of both sexes of adult ladybirds, which reflect differences in the longevity and reproductive strategies of the sexes, is important from the perspective of applied entomology, including biological control, as well as basic entomology. Nevertheless, there is litt...

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Main Authors: Yasuko KAWAKAMI, Kazuo YAMAZAKI, Kazunori OHASHI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2017-05-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201701-0033_Protogyny_after_hibernation_and_aestivation_in_Cheilomenes_sexmaculata_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae_in_central_J.php