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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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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Horizontally acquired antibacterial genes associated with adaptive radiation of ladybird beetles [PDF]
BMC Biology, 2021 Background Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has been documented in many herbivorous insects, conferring the ability to digest plant material and promoting their remarkable ecological diversification.
Hao-Sen Li +13 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
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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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A chromosome-level genome assembly of the Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata provides insights into the evolution of ladybird beetles [PDF]
DNA Res, 2023 The ladybird beetle Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata is an economically significant oligophagous pest that induces damage to many Solanaceae crops. An increasing number of studies have examined the population and phenotype diversity of ladybird beetles.
Wenbo Zhu +9 more
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Molecular evolution of dietary shifts in ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): from fungivory to carnivory and herbivory [PDF]
BMC BiolDietary shifts are major evolutionary steps that shape ecological niches and biodiversity. The beetle family Coccinellidae, commonly known as ladybirds, first transitioned from a fungivorous to an insectivorous and subsequently a plant diet. However, the
Yu-Hao Huang +22 more
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An integrative DNA barcoding framework of ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 Even though ladybirds are well known as economically important biological control agents, an integrative framework of DNA barcoding research was not available for the family so far.
Wei-Dong Huang +5 more
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Wetting of the tarsal adhesive fluid determines underwater adhesion in ladybird beetles
J Exp Biol, 2021 Many insects can climb smooth surfaces using hairy adhesive pads on their legs, mediated by tarsal fluid secretions. It was previously shown that a terrestrial beetle can even adhere and walk underwater. The naturally hydrophobic hairs trap an air bubble
Pranav Sudersan +4 more
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