The Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of La Palma [PDF]
Insects, 2023 This paper provides new data on the ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae) of La Palma, one of the western islands of the Canarian archipelago. The field survey of 54 study sites resulted in recording 2494 ladybird individuals belonging to 26 species. Seven of
Jerzy Romanowski +3 more
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Predation of Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Amphibians [PDF]
Insects, 2012 Studies of predation of ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae) have focused on a limited number of predator taxa, such as birds and ants, while other potential predators have received limited attention.
John J. Sloggett
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Ladybirds, Ladybird beetles, Lady Beetles, Ladybugs of Florida, Coleoptera: Coccinellidae
EDIS, 2002 This document is EENY-170, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November 2000. Revised:
John Howard Frank +1 more
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New Advances in the Genetics and Evolution of Ladybird Beetles for Biological Control [PDF]
InsectsLadybird beetles (Coccinellidae) have long been recognized as invaluable natural enemies in biological control, owing to their strong ability to suppress aphids, coccids, and other small pests [...]
Hong Pang, Hao-Sen Li
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Influence of ambient humidity on the attachment ability of ladybird beetles (Coccinella septempunctata) [PDF]
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2016 Many insects possess adhesive foot pads, which enable them to scale smooth vertical surfaces. The function of these organs may be highly affected by environmental conditions.
Lars Heepe +2 more
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Influence of Host Species, Location, and Aphid Prey on Microbial Diversity and Community Dynamics of Aphidophagous Ladybird Beetles in Guangxi, China [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionHost species, locations, and diet can significantly impact microbial diversity and community in insects. Several ladybird beetles are known as key predators and potential biological control agents for aphids.
Yu-Hao Huang, Hao-Sen Li, Hong Pang
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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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Effects of Different Pretreatments of DNA Extraction from Dried Specimens of Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) [PDF]
Insects, 2019 Obtaining genetic information from museum specimens is a fundamental component of many fields of research, including DNA barcoding, population genetics, conservation genetics, and phylogenetic analysis.
Weidong Huang +4 more
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Atomic force microscopy study of nano-physiological response of ladybird beetles to photostimuli. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2010 BACKGROUND: Insects are of interest not only as the most numerous and diverse group of animals but also as highly efficient bio-machines varying greatly in size. They are the main human competitors for crop, can transmit various diseases, etc.
Natalia V Guz +2 more
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Investigation of hindwing folding in ladybird beetles by artificial elytron transplantation and microcomputed tomography. [PDF]
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2017 SignificanceHindwings in ladybird beetles successfully achieve compatibility between the deformability (instability) required for wing folding and strength property (stability) required for flying.
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