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Ecology and Behaviour of the Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae)
. Ed(S): Hodek, Ivo; Honek, A.; Van Emden, Helmut F.
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Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species. Editor(s): Hodek, Ivo; Honek, A.; Van Emden, Helmut F. Num Pages: 600 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 194 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1322.
Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species.
Ladybirds are probably the best known predators of aphids and coccids in the world, though this greatly underestimates the diversity of their biology. Maximising their impact on their prey is an important element in modern conservation biological control of indigenous natural enemies in contrast to the classical approach of releasing alien species.
Ivo Hodek is one of the most internationally respected experts on coccinellids who has researched these insects for his entire career. He has now brought together 14 scientists of international standing to author 12 chapters, making this book the definitive treatment of coccinellid biology and ecology.
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Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
Number of Pages
600
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405184229
SKU
V9781405184229
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About . Ed(S): Hodek, Ivo; Honek, A.; Van Emden, Helmut F.
Ivo Hodek has worked on Coccinellidae for over 50 years with most of his career spent at the Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences. Here he was Head of the Ecophysiology Laboratory (1990-1998), and now holds an Emeritus Scientist position there. He has also researched and taught in The Netherlands, France and Japan. He was awarded the ... Read more
Reviews for Ecology and Behaviour of the Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae)
“The style in which this book is written encourages a response, and invites readers to draw their own conclusions. The inclusion of the final chapter (Chapter 12, Recent progress and possible future trends in the study of Coccinellidae) is particularly welcome. Coccinellid research is a dynamic field and the authors are emphatic in their hope that the information presented in ... Read more