
Aphid predators
Subject:
zoology
ecology
entomology
Series:
naturalists-handbooks
Tags:
- aphid
- aphids
- ecology
- economic entomology
- entomology
- identification
- key
- predation
- predator
Description
Aphids and their colonies are excellent arenas in which to observe predators in action. A range of insects come to eat or parasitise the aphids or to drink their honeydew.
Readership
Sixth-form, undergraduate, postgraduate, field centre, ecological consultant, wildlife trust, conservation volunteerTable of Contents
Introduction;
Natural History
Investigating predation
Identification: Guide to aphid species: Key I Major groups of insects found at aphid colonies; Key II Hoverflies; Key III Ladybirds; Key IV Aphid midges; Key V Flower bugs; Key VI Lacewings; Key VII Ants; Guide to ground and rove beetles
Techniques
Useful addresses; References and further reading.
Bibliographic Information
77 pages
- Figures, b/w illustrations
- 2 colour plates
- BISAC NAT017000, SCI020000
- BIC PSVT7, PSVS, WNCN