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Entomopathogenic fungi and invasional meltdown [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Invasive non-native (alien) species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to biodiversity (Millenium Ecosystem Assessment 2005) through predation, competition, hybridisation or as vectors of disease (Hulme et al., 2009). The movement of peole
Roy, Helen E.
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Mating alters the rate of development of ovarioles in the ladybird, Propylea dissecta (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

open access: yes, 2016
The influence of female mating status on ovarian development of the ladybird, Propylea dissecta (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), was investigated under laboratory conditions.
M. Shahid, A. Siddiqui, Omkar, G. Mishra
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Natural History, Ecology, and Management of the Mexican Bean Beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the United States

open access: yes, 2016
Mexican bean beetle, Epilachna varivestis Mulsant, is an invasive, phytophagous ladybeetle that has occurred in the United States since the late 1800s.
L. Nottingham   +4 more
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The beetles of St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles (Insecta: Coleoptera): diversity and distributions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The published beetle fauna of the island of St. Lucia is summarized. It contains 135 genera, and 175 species in 25 families. Four species are accidentally introduced by human activities. Twenty three species are endemic (restricted) to the island. Twenty
Peck, Stewart B.
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The Effects of Crop Type and Production Systems on the Activity of Beneficial Invertebrates [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Beneficial invertebrate activity (13 groups) was assessed in five crop types on a split-plot experimental system in northern England using pitfall trapping and suction sampling in May-October 2005.
Eyre, M.D.   +3 more
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Do Cultivar, Watering and Plant Distance Impact Aphids and Their Natural Enemies in Chili (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)?

open access: yesHorticulturae
Chilies are being increasingly favored worldwide, with an increasing growing area. As limited information is available about the population dynamic of arthropod communities in chilies under field conditions, the aim of our survey was to observe aphids ...
András Lajos Juhász, Ágnes Szénási
doaj   +1 more source

Growth and Development in Lady Beetles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Living in a group can potentially put stress on an animal. This is particularly true for species like Hippodamia convergens, the convergent lady beetle, the larvae of which will cannibalize each other when food sources are limited.
Arnold, Shara   +3 more
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