Predation of Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Amphibians

Predation of Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Amphibians

Studies of predation of ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae) have focused on a limited number of predator taxa, such as birds and ants, while other potential predators have received limited attention. I here consider amphibians as predators of ladybirds. Published amphibian gut analyses show that ladybi...

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Main Author: John J. Sloggett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
alkaloid
Anura
aposematism
Caudata
chemical defense
chemical resistance
Coccinellidae
foraging cues
generalist predation
prey discrimination
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/3/3/653

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