Direct and indirect effects of banker plants on population establishment of Harmonia axyridis and aphid control on pepper crop [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Banker plant systems increase biological pest control by supporting populations of natural enemies, i.e., using non-pest arthropod species as alternative prey.
Jie Wang +8 more
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Feeding history affects intraguild interactions between Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae) [PDF]
, 2015 While the effect of several factors such as predator and prey size, morphology and developmental stage on intraguild predation (IGP) is widely investigated, little is known about the influence of diet on the occurrence and outcome of IGP.
De Clercq, Patrick +3 more
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Effects of conspecific and heterospecific larval tracks on the oviposition behaviour of the predatory ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) [PDF]
European Journal of Entomology, 2000 The effect of the oviposition deterring pheromone (ODP) in the larval tracks of conspecific and heterospecific ladybirds on oviposition in Harmonia axyridis Pallas was studied in semi natural conditions. Gravid females of H.
Hironori YASUDA +2 more
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Functional response of Harmonia axyridis preying on Acyrthosiphon pisum nymphs: the effect of temperature [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2021 In the current study, we investigated the functional response of Harmonia axyridis adults and larvae foraging on Acyrthosiphon pisum nymphs at temperatures between 15 and 35 °C.
Yasir Islam +6 more
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Aspectos biológicos de Harmonia axyridis alimentada com duas espécies de presas e predação intraguilda com Eriopis connexa Biological aspects of Harmonia axyridis fed on two prey species and intraguild predation with Eriopis connexa [PDF]
Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira, 2009 O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar os aspectos biológicos de Harmonia axyridis, alimentada com duas espécies de presas, e a ocorrência de predação intraguilda com Eriopis connexa. Larvas de H.
Natália Ribeiro Pereira dos Santos +4 more
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Establishment and Expansion of Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Urban Green Areas in the Iberian Peninsula: From 2015 to 2021 [PDF]
Insects, 2022 In the Western Palearctic region, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is mainly established in urban areas. In this study, we update its occurrence in urban areas of the Iberian Peninsula and determine its expansion after 2014.
Roberto Meseguer +2 more
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Design and evaluate the performance of a mechanical system for the release of Harmonia axyridis adults [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceHarmonia axyridis (H. axyridis) is the natural enemy of many aphid species. Traditional manual release of H. axyridis adults requires substantial manpower, and release efficiency is low. Automatic mechanical devices can improve the efficiency of delivery.
Xiao-Ya Dong +5 more
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Alternative Prey and Artificial Diet of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Harmonia axyridis: A Review [PDF]
InsectsAs an important natural enemy insect, Harmonia axyridis has significant biological control effects on a variety of pests such as aphids in agroforestry ecosystems. The large-scale application of H. axyridis has long been limited by the unstable supply of
Qingqiu Zeng +4 more
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Perception and kairomonal response of the coccinellid predator (Harmonia axyridis) to the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) sex pheromone. [PDF]
Front Physiol, 2023 Zhan Y, Wang J, Kong X, Liu Y.
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Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2012 The Multicolored Asian ladybeetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas), native to Asia, is an invasive species in many European and American countries. Initially introduced as a biological control agent against aphids and coccids in greenhouses, this alien ...
Vandereycken, A. +4 more
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