Differential Susceptibility of <i>Coleomegilla maculata</i> and <i>Scymnus creperus</i> Larvae to Aggression by <i>Solenopsis invicta</i> Workers

The biological control of aphids by aphidophagous coccinellids is often hampered by aphid-tending ants or aggressive, invasive ants foraging for food. Aggressive species such as the imported fire ant <i>Solenopsis invicta</i> Buren may attack and kill coccinellid larvae. This study tested the hypoth...

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Principais autores:	Eric W. Riddick, Zhixin Wu, Jian Chen
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Colecção:	Insects
Assuntos:	aphids biological control defense mechanism ladybird beetles predation semiochemicals
Acesso em linha:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/4/318
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