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...
Main Authors: | Mara SCHALLER, Wolfgang NENTWIG |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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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 |
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