01904nam a22001937a 4500 OSt 20260303072045.0 260303b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d ISBN 978-1-4051-8422-9 DLC en DLC DUCE QL596.C65E26 Ecology and behaviour of the ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae)/ edited by I. Hodek, H.F. van Emden, and A. Honeˇk. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. xxxvii, 561 p.: ill.; 26 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index Ladybird 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. http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/126 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/126 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/126 lcc BK 0 4400 4400 0 0 lcc 0 0 SCI DL DL SCI QB461–QC981 2026-03-03 0 DUCE QL596.C65E26 2026-03-03 07:23:11 2026-03-03 BK