The diversity of Wolbachia and its effects on host reproduction in a single Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) population
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DOI: 10.1007/s13199-021-00808-x
Abstract: Wolbachia is a maternally inherited bacterium that causes male-killing in the aphidophagous two-spot ladybird Adalia bipunctata. Limited data on the prevalence or diversity of Wolbachia in this species are available. Wolbachia in A. bipunctata in… read more here.
Keywords: bipunctata; adalia bipunctata; wolbachia; diversity wolbachia ... See more keywords
A Floral Diet Increases the Longevity of the Coccinellid Adalia bipunctata but Does Not Allow Molting or Reproduction
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2019.00006
Abstract: Adalia bipunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is a generalist aphidophagous coccinellid and an important natural enemy in many agroecosystems including orchards. Coccinellid species have been observed to consume non-prey food like nectar and pollen, but the… read more here.
Keywords: longevity; non prey; prey diets; adult longevity ... See more keywords
Long Term Monitoring in Switzerland Reveals That Adalia bipunctata Strongly Declines in Response to Harmonia axyridis Invasion
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11120883
Abstract: Simple Summary The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis, is an Asian species that has invaded Europe and other continents, where it is suspected to cause the decline of native ladybirds through competition and predation. In north-western… read more here.
Keywords: harlequin ladybird; harmonia axyridis; ladybird; adalia bipunctata ... See more keywords