Insect Predator-Prey Dynamics: Ladybird Beetles and Biological Control

by A.F.G. Dixon

Book Overview

Ladybird beetles are typical predators that feed on a wide range of insect prey, and have been used extensively in the biocontrol of insect pests. This volume explores basic ladybird biology, in particular, their close association with prey and its effect on their rate of development and body size. The author uses optimal foraging theory, field observations, and laboratory experiments to illustrate how ladybird larvae maximize their rate of energy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052101770X
• ISBN13: 9780521017701
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"