Dietary Ecology of Predatory Insects Examining the Role of Prey and Non Prey Foods of Ladybird Beetle
Muhammad Bilal, Miao Jin, Wei Jizhen, Muhammad Uzair, Yun Duan, Khalid Hussain Dhiloo, Li Hui ling & Sehar Fatima · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024
Ladybird beetles consume a wide variety of non-prey items in their natural habitats, including aphids, fruits, plants, fungi, honeydew, and nectar. These non-prey foods play several critical roles, such as boosting fertility, decreasing mortality during dormancy, supporting migra...
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10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i6279