Entomophagous lady beetles often prey on a variety of insects in addition to the Hemiptera
(Sternorrhyncha) for which they are well-known natural enemies. Many species (particularly …

Food relationships of Coccinellidae have always been actively studied, largely because of
the economic impact of most coccinellid species. Unfortunately the prey-predator …

Given the generalist tendencies of most predatory arthropods, it is widely thought that their
impact on a particular prey species in a given habitat (eg, an insect pest in a crop) will …

Understanding how predators select their prey can provide important insights into
community structure and dynamics. However, the suite of prey species available to a …

Volatiles play important roles in the recruitment of arthropod natural enemies, and are widely
used in foraging by the multicolored Asian lady beetle Harmonia axyridis Pallas …

Plant volatiles mediate the interactions within plant-insect communities and influence the
distribution and behavior of insects. Natural enemies often utilize the volatiles that released …

We assess how herbivore density and insecticide dose affects the tri-trophic interactions
among thiamethoxam-treated wheat (Triticum sp.), Rhophalosiphum padi and the predatory …

A good knowledge of interactions between natural enemy species is necessary for effective
implementation of biological control programmes. This laboratory study aimed at assessing …

Predators unintentionally release chemical and other cues into their environment that can be
used by prey to assess predator presence. Prey organisms can therefore perform specific …

The multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae),
is an important natural enemy in agricultural ecosystems. In spite of being a carnivore …