01848nam a22001697a 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021020002700062040001700089050002200106245012000128260003800248300003600286500005000322520120900372856009701581OSt20260303072045.0260303b        |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aISBN 978-1-4051-8422-9  aDLCbencDLC  aDUCE QL596.C65E26  aEcology and behaviour of the ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae)/cedited by I. Hodek, H.F. van Emden, and A. Honeˇk.  aHoboken:bWiley-Blackwell,c2012.  axxxvii, 561 p.:bill.; c26 cm.  aIncludes bibliographical references and index  aLadybird beetles (family Coccinellidae), commonly known as ladybugs, are ecologically significant insects widely distributed across terrestrial ecosystems. They play a crucial role as biological control agents, primarily preying on aphids, scale insects, mites, and other soft-bodied arthropods. Their ecology is closely linked to habitat type, prey availability, climatic conditions, and seasonal changes. Ladybird beetles occupy diverse habitats including agricultural fields, forests, grasslands, and urban gardens, where they contribute to regulating pest populations and maintaining ecological balance.

Behaviorally, ladybird beetles exhibit distinct patterns related to feeding, reproduction, dispersal, and overwintering. Many species demonstrate strong prey-searching abilities, guided by chemical and visual cues. Aggregation behavior is common during overwintering, providing protection against harsh environmental conditions. Their life cycle consists of complete metamorphosis—egg, larva, pupa, and adult—with both larvae and adults often being predatory. Some species display aposematic coloration and chemical defenses to deter predators.uhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/126  yhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/126uhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/126