Dietary assessment across various life stages of seven-spotted lady beetle Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Abstract Background Coccinella septempunctata (L.) is an important predator in fighting against aphids on edible crops and vegetables. However, to establish a successful mass-rearing technique, it is crucial to determine the optimal diets for larvae, pupae, and adults in terms of fecundity, longevit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-023-00348-4 |