The effect of the coccinellid Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on transmission of the fungal pathogen Pandora neoaphidis (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)

The coccinellid Harmonia axyridis is a recent arrival in the UK and is an intraguild predator of the entomopathogenic fungus Pandora neoaphidis. Harmonia axyridis entirely consumes P. neoaphidis-sporulating cadavers and this may have a negative effect on the epizootic potential of P. neoaphidis. Her...

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Main Authors: Patricia M. WELLS, Jason BAVERSTOCK, Michael E.N. MAJERUS, Francis M. JIGGINS, Helen E. ROY, Judith K. PELL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2011-01-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201101-0011_The_effect_of_the_coccinellid_Harmonia_axyridis_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae_on_transmission_of_the_fungal_patho.php