Conspicuousness and toxicity of Coccinellidae: An aposematic review
Coccinellids (commonly known as ladybirds) mostly exhibit bright clouration and play a vital role in biological control of pests of important crops such as aphids and scale insects. Nevertheless, they are characterized by the possession of a group of unpleasant and poisonous defence chemicals. These...
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International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Arthropods |
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| Online Access: | http://www.iaees.org/publications/journals/arthropods/articles/2020-9(3)/conspicuousness-and-toxicity-of-Coccinellidae.pdf |