Olfactory orientation of the seven-spot ladybird beetle, Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): Attraction of adults to plants and conspecific females
The olfactory orientation of the aphidophagous ladybird Coccinella septempunctata L. was assessed in a Y-tube olfactometer and a choice arena. The response of the predator to 22 plants, aphid prey and conspecifics was tested. The ladybird was attracted to the odour of chopped Berberis vulgaris L. le...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2000-10-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200002-0004_Olfactory_orientation_of_the_seven-spot_ladybird_beetle_Coccinella_septempunctata_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae.php |