Prey Acceptability and Preference of Oenopia conglobata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Candidate for Biological Control in Urban Green Areas

Prey Acceptability and Preference of Oenopia conglobata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Candidate for Biological Control in Urban Green Areas

Oenopia conglobata is one of the most common ladybird species in urban green areas of the Mediterranean region. We have obtained data about its prey acceptability and prey preferences. In a laboratory experiment, we investigated the acceptability of seven aphid and one psyllid species as prey for th...

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Main Authors: Belén Lumbierres, Filipe Madeira, Xavier Pons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
cocinellids
predator
aphids
Hemiptera
Aphididae
Psyllidae
biological control agent
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/1/7

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