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Improvement of biological control agents : laboratory selection for fast larval development in the convergent lady beetle, Hippodamia convergens guerin-Méneville (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Creator:

Rodriguez-Saona, Cesar Ramiro

Abstract:

Hippodamia convergens Guerin-Meneville was selected for rapid development through five generations at four constant temperatures (18, 22, 26, and 30°C). Two levels of selection were used: intense and moderate. Differences in developmental rate, survivorship, live adult weight, aphid consumption, adult longevity, and fecundity were measured for both groups and an...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis