Ecology And Behaviour Of The Ladybird B

Name: Ecology And Behaviour Of The Ladybird B
Brand: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Ecology and Behaviour of the Ladybird Beetles (Coccinellidae)Author(s): Ivo Hodek, A. Honek, Helmut F. van Emden\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Wiley-Blackwell\nISBN-13: 9781405184229, 978-1405184229\nSynopsis\nLadybirds 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.\nIvo 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.\n\nThis volume covers the rapid scientific developments of recent years in the und.