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Still on the same page: A gender comparison of the top 100 picture books from the UK and China published 2011–2020

open access: yesChildren &Society, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract As a primary source for the early ages, picture books guide preschool children's gender perception through stories and illustrations. However, previous studies have criticised an overall gender inequality in children's picture books. Compared to the increasing attention on gender diversity in the UK picture book industry, there has been little
Yi Li, Melissa Terras, Yongning Li
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of different wavelengths of light on the life attributes of two aphidophagous ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2005
The effect of different wavelengths of light, white (control; broad spectrum), blue (ca. 475 nm), yellow (ca. 570 nm) and red (ca. 650 nm), at constant intensity (195 ± 5 lux) on developmental time, reproductive and non-reproductive periods, fecundity ...
OMKAR, Geetanjali MISHRA, Kalpana SINGH
doaj   +1 more source

Kin recognition and avoidance of kin cannibalism by the larvae of co-occurring ladybirds: a laboratory study

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2005
The role of relatedness and diet in kin recognition was investigated in the aphidophagous ladybirds Propylea dissecta and Coccinella transversalis. Third instar larvae of both species exhibited kin recognition, as they were reluctant to consume related ...
Ahmad PERVEZ, Avanish K. GUPTA, OMKAR
doaj   +1 more source

Mating alters the rate of development of ovarioles in the ladybird, Propylea dissecta (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2016
The influence of female mating status on ovarian development of the ladybird, Propylea dissecta (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), was investigated under laboratory conditions.
Mhd SHAHID   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mate choice and reproductive success of two morphs of the seven spotted ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2005
Mate choice, reproductive success and fecundity of typical and melanic morphs of C. septempunctata were studied. Melanic as well as typical individuals preferred to mate with melanic males and females.
Shefali SRIVASTAVA, OMKAR
doaj   +1 more source

Foraging in a complex environment - semiochemicals support searching behaviour of the seven spot ladybird

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2005
Knowledge of semiochemically-mediated behavioural mechanisms of the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata L., is limited but sufficient to encourage further studies in the behavioural ecology of this well known insect.
Jan PETTERSSON   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Temporal effects of multiple mating on components of fitness in the two-spot ladybird, Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2007
Insects have provided much of the best evidence to date concerning possible costs and benefits of multiple mating, and here we investigate the benefits of polyandry in the two-spot ladybird, Adalia bipunctata, by attempting to replicate the highly ...
Penelope R. HADDRILL   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unconditioned and conditioned responses to colour in the predatory coccinellid, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2000
We determined if mature ladybirds use colour to initially find suitable host plants. We also determined whether ladybird beetles are capable of associating characteristics such as colour with the presence of prey.
Edward B. MONDOR, Jessie L. WARREN
doaj   +1 more source

Cine y derechos de la infancia: Ladybird, ladybird

open access: yesCuadernos Electrónicos de Filosofía del Derecho, 2023
Con este análisis de la película Ladybird, ladybird, del director británico Ken Loach, se busca rendir un homenaje a la extensa y reconocida trayectoria académica del profesor Javier de Lucas Martín, entre cuyas líneas de investigación y docencia se encuentra la de “Cine y Derecho”.
openaire   +5 more sources

Life history of Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in Japan

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2000
Adalia bipunctata is a well-known predaceous ladybird distributed in Europe, Central Asia and North America. This species has not been recorded in Japan.
Yasuyuki SAKURATANI   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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