Defence, oviposition and sex: semiochemical parsimony in two species of ladybird beetles (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae)? A short review.
Certain alkanes or their mixture present on the surface of ladybird elytra is important in the recognition of potential mates. Similar chemicals are present in the tracks of larvae, which deter conspecific female ladybirds from laying eggs in aphid colonies already being attacked by larvae. Finally,...
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| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2000-12-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200004-0001_Defence_oviposition_and_sex_semiochemical_parsimony_in_two_species_of_ladybird_beetles_Coleoptera_Coccinell.php |