Morphology of invasion: body size patterns associated with establishment of Coccinella septempunctata in western North America

The Old World ladybird Coccinella septempunctata has rapidly established itself as an abundant, widespread species throughout North America. Overwintering individuals of this species, and of native ladybirds, were collected from early season alfalfa in northern Utah during the period of initial esta...

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Main Author: Edward W. EVANS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2000-12-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200004-0005_Morphology_of_invasion_body_size_patterns_associated_with_establishment_of_Coccinella_septempunctata_Coleopte.php