Ecology and behaviour of the ladybird beetles (coccinellidae).
Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
John Wiley & Sons,
2012.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
| Summary: | Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species. Ivo Hodek is one of the most internationally respected experts on coccinellids who has researched these insects for his entire career. He has now brought together 14 scientists of international standing to author 12 chapters, making this book the def. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (605 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781118223208 1118223209 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/9781118223208 |
