Conspecific neighbors and kinship influence egg cannibalism in the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens)
Abstract Background Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) is an illustrious predator that performs cannibalism upon facing small and defenseless conspecifics. Eating preference of C. carnea larvae was investigated between conspecific and host (Sitotroga cerealella) eggs. Early inst...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-021-00485-4 |