Applied Entomology and Zoology (2008) 43, 315-321

Jan Pettersson, Velemir Ninkovic, Robert Glinwood, Sate Al Abassi, Michael Birkett, John Pickett and Lester Wadhams (2008)
Chemical stimuli supporting foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): volatiles and allelobiosis
Applied Entomology and Zoology 43 (3), 315-321
Abstract: This mini review focuses on ladybird foraging behaviour with special reference to Coccinella septempunctata (L.) and chemical stimuli. Cues related to aphid finding, such as aphid alarm pheromone, honeydew, and chemical messengers released by aphid-attacked plants are described. Stimuli related to searching behaviour for high quality habitats are reviewed with special reference to the effects of botanical diversity and plant/plant communication.
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Database assignments for author(s): Jan Pettersson, Velemir Ninkovic, Robert T. Glinwood, Michael A. Birkett, John A. Pickett

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
review
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Coccinella septempunctata (predator)