Effect of presence and semiochemicals of conspecific stages on oviposition by ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Reduced oviposition by ladybirds in the presence of tracks of fourth instar larvae owing to the presence of oviposition deterring pheromones is well established across many genera. However, deterrence, if any, by other life stages has not been well investigated, in particular the effect of conspecif...

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Main Authors: Geetanjali MISHRA, Neha SINGH, SHAHID Mohd., OMKAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2012-07-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201203-0009_Effect_of_presence_and_semiochemicals_of_conspecific_stages_on_oviposition_by_ladybirds_Coleoptera_Coccinelli.php