The impact of individual ladybirds (Coccinella septempunctata, Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on aphid colonies

Pea aphids (Acyrthosiphon pisum) have been reported to produce winged offspring in the presence of predatory ladybirds. These offspring may leave host plants by flight after they have developed into winged adults. The inter-generational nature of this response raises the question about the chances o...

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Main Authors: Nicole MINORETTI, Wolfgang W. WEISSER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2000-12-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200004-0006_The_impact_of_individual_ladybirds_Coccinella_septempunctata_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae_on_aphid_colonies.php