Coleoptera :Coccinellidae
Biological Control to Maintain Natural Densities of Insects and Mites by Field Releases of Lady Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
... In the present study, the biological control of insects and mites to maintain their natural densities by field releases of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is analyzed. Female lady beetles may lay ...
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Comparative Characterization of the Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Hazara University, Garden Campus, Mansehra, Pakistan
... The comparative characterization of the ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) collected from HU was determined. It was found that all collected species have hair on body, which was glabrous. However, ...
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Host plant-mediated prey preference and consumption by an aphidophagous ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
... The impact of host plant-aphid combination on the prey consumption and prey preference by adult ladybird, Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) was studied, using aphid-prey, Aphis ...
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The effect of the coccinellid Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on transmission of the fungal pathogen Pandora neoaphidis (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)
... the boundary layer of the plant and passively disperse on wind currents to new host populations (Brobyn et al., 1985, Hemmati et al., 2001). The presence of foraging native predators, parasitoids and extraguild ...
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Antifeedant and insecticidal activities of selected plant extracts against Epilachna beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
... (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), which is also one of the most destructive pests exten- sively found all over India and in other countries ...(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is one among the most ...
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A selection index of multiple quantitative traits of the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) through 12 inbreeding generations
... (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is one of the most important biological control agents that preys upon a wide range of mealy bug species in many parts of the world (Simmonds et ...
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The virulence of the entomopathogenic fungi on the predatory species, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under laboratory conditions
... (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is an active natural enemy of mealybugs that acting as a significant predator inside the IPM of mealybug pests in diverse ...
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Are ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) affected by Bt proteins expressed in genetically modified insect-resistant crops? A systematic review protocol
... (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) are important NTAs: they are abundant predatory species in many agroecosystems [3, 4], are valued for their bio- logical pest control functions [5] and have been recom- mended as ...
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Seasonal incidence of Aphis craccivora Koch on Vigna mungo and Vigna radiata with its predator Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
... The knowledge of interaction of prey and predator in relation to host plants in particular season is very necessary for pest management. The seasonal study of Aphis craccivora Koch (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its predator ...
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Population Density and Spatial Distribution Patterns of Tetranychusurticae (Acari, Tetranychidae) and its Predator Stethorus gilvifrons(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Different Agricultural Crops
... (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) would be one of the best mite predators for biological control of spider mites in agricultural crops in most Mediterranean countries, and some parts of Europe and Asia (Chazeau, ...
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Pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. endophytic and a soil isolate against the squash beetle, Epilachna chrysomelina (F.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
... Laboratory and field bioassays were conducted to evaluate the pathogenicity of an endophytic and a soil isolate of the entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. against different stages of squash beetle, ...
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Searching Behavior of Coccinella undecimpunctata L (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Its Parasitoid Tetrastichus coccinellae Kurd (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)
... Abstract A current study was established in laboratories of Biological Control Department, Shandaweel Research Station, Agricultural Research Center. Herbivore induced plant volatiles may be attractive to one or more ...
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Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): Biological aspects and thermal requirements
... The aim of this study was to determine the bio- logical aspects and thermal requirements of Har- monia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) fed daily with Anagasta kuehniella (Zeller) (Le- pidoptera: ...
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Parasitylenchus bifurcatus n sp (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae) parasitizing Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
... Background: The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is native to central and eastern Asia and was purposely introduced into Europe to control aphids. While it proved to ...
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Voracity of Coccinellid Predator, Brumus Suturalis Fabricius (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Cotton Spider Mite, Tetranychus Urticae (Koch) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Laboratory and Field
... An experiment was conducted to determine the voracity of lady bird beetle, Brumus suturalis Fabricius (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on cotton mite, Tetranychus urticae (Koch) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in the ...
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Comunidade de joaninhas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) em consórcio de couve (Brassica oleraceae var acephala) com coentro (Coriandrum sativum) sob manejo orgânico
... As infestações da couve por pulgões (Hemiptera: Aphididae) foram constantes na couve em cultivo solteiro, embora em baixa densidade populacional. Pequenas colônias de pulgões das seguintes espécies foram observadas: ...
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Oviposition and Longevity of Coccinella Sp. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Artificial Diets
... Agus, N., 2007. Behaviour and Predatism Periods of Coccinella sp. (Coleoptera : Coccinellidae) Larva and Adult’s at Aphis glycines Matsumura (Homoptera : Aphididae)” Proc. of the 5th International Symposium ...
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Diversity, distribution and habitat preference of predacious coccinellids (coleoptera: coccinellidae) in agro and forest habitats of Tripura, Northeast India
... Tropical rainforests are one of the most species-rich and functionally important terrestrial ecosystems (Myers et al., 2000). An estimated 32% of these tropical rainforests have been converted to human- dominated systems ...
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Effect of destruxin on the population reduction of green peach aphid Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the predator Coccinella undecimpunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in tomato fields
... Thungrabeab and Tongma (2007) concluded that some genera of fungi could be specific and might inflict only on certain types of hosts. They reported the work of James and Lighthart (1994) who declared that the fungus N. ...
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Effect of Temperature on the Biology and Predatory Potential, of Harmonia Dimidiata (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Feeding on Myzus Persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Aphid
... Abstract— The influence of five constant temperatures i.e 16±1°C, 20±1°C, 24±1°C, 28 ±1°C and 32 ±1 ˚C was investigated on the biology and predatory potential of Coccinellid beetle, Harmonia dimidiata (Fab.), ...
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