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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Egg Microinjection for the Ladybird Beetle Harmonia axyridis [PDF]
Bio-ProtocolIn this paper, we present a detailed protocol for microinjecting DNA, RNA, or protein solutions into fertilized eggs of the multicolored Asian ladybird beetle, Harmonia axyridis, under a stereomicroscope equipped with an injection apparatus. H.
Taro Nakamura +2 more
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Double Infections of the Invasive Ladybird Harmonia axyridis [PDF]
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2022 The dramatic spread of invasive alien species over the past century is considered to be an important threat to ecosystems worldwide. The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis, from eastern Asia, is considered to be one of the most invasive species ...
Michiel D. de Groot +4 more
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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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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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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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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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Journal of Insect Science, 2003 Throughout the last century, the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) has been studied quite extensively, with topics ranging from genetics and evolution to population dynamics and applied biological control being covered.
Robert L Koch
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Agriculture, 2022 As the dominant natural enemy of aphids, Harmonia axyridis plays a crucial role in integrated pest control (IPM) in agro-ecosystems. In order to study the physiological adaptation and regulation ability of Harmonia axyridis to insecticides under chemical
Guoyong Li +5 more
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Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Serbia: Its presence on aphid-infested plants and co-occurrence with native aphidophagous coccinellids [PDF]
Pesticidi i Fitomedicina, 2020 The presence of the invasive coccinellid Harmonia axyridis in aphid colonies on plants, as well as its co-occurrence with native coccinellid predators was studied in the period 2011-2020.
Jovičić Ivana +5 more
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