Simple Summary Biological control of insect pests is the main alternative to the extensive
application of chemicals. Mass rearing of biocontrol agents requires the development of a …

Hippodamia variegata (Goeze), one of the most important predatory natural enemies against
aphids and many other pests, is characterized by early occurrence, huge population size …

Functional response of Harmonia dimidiata (Fab.) to melon aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover
was studied in the laboratory at 25±0.5° C, 70±5% RH and 12L: 12D photoperiod. All the …

Ovipositing females from invasive (Krasnodar Territory of Russia) and native (Far East of
Russia) populations of Harmonia axyridis were fed one of a set of diets ranging from 50 …

Among the predators of aphids, lady beetles are considered their most effective natural
enemies. In the present study the predation rate of the variegated lady beetle Hippodamia …

While many predatory arthropods consume non‐prey foods from lower trophic levels, little is
known about what drives the shift from predator to omnivore. Predatory lady beetles often …

Abstract Aphis pomi De Geer, the green apple aphid, is an economic pest of apple and other
rosaceae throughout the world. In the present study, functional responses of the syrphids …

Brachycaudus helichrysi, also known as peach leaf curl aphid is a destructive pest that
poses a grave threat to peach and nectarine cultivation. The existing management practices …

Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) is a dominant predatory natural enemy of many agricultural
pests in Xinjiang, such as aphids, mealybugs, and woodlice. It is of great significance to …

Coccinellid beetles due to high foraging performance, immense predatory potential and high
reproductive efficacy, they possess the potential to be effectively employed in biological …