Susceptibility of endemic and exotic North American ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to endemic fungal entomopathogens
We tested the laboratory susceptibility of four endemic and two exotic species of North American Coccinellidae to a single rate (2.5 × 105 conidia/ml) of Beauveria bassiana derived from different sources. The endemic species Olla v-nigrum, Cycloneda munda and Hippodamia convergens were susceptible t...
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Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2008-07-01
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Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200803-0013_Susceptibility_of_endemic_and_exotic_North_American_ladybirds_Coleoptera_Coccinellidae_to_endemic_fungal_ent.php |