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Functional response of the coccinellid predator Adalia fasciatopunctata revelierei to walnut aphid (Callaphis juglandis)

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The functional response types and parameters of 3rd and 4th instar larvae, and adult females and males of a coccinellid predator, Adalia fasciatopunctata revelierei (Mulsant) (Col.: Coccinellidae), were evaluated at five different densities of Callaphis juglandis (Goeze) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in order to understand their role for the aphid’s biological control. Experiments were carried out in petri dishes at 25 ± 1°C, 60 ± 10% r.h. and 16L:8D photoperiod in a controlled temperature room. All tested stages exhibited a Type II response determined by a logistic regression model. The attack rate (α) and handling time (T h ) coefficients of a Type II response were estimated by fitting a “random-predator” equation to the data. Although the estimates of α for all stages of A. fasciatopunctata revelierei tested were similar, the longest T h was obtained for 3rd instar larva because of the lower consumption rate at densities above 40 prey/day. Results indicated that the adult female has the highest predation of C. juglandis followed by 4th instar larvae, adult males and 3rd instar larvae. However, further field-based studies are needed to draw firm conclusions.

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We would like to thank E. Polat (Research Assistant) for her help and support. We also thank the anonymous referees who reviewed the manuscript critically for their suggestions.

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    Remzi Atlıhan, M. Bora Kaydan & Alper Yarımbatman

  2. Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Yuzuncu Yil, 65080, Van, Turkey

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Atlıhan, R., Kaydan, M.B., Yarımbatman, A. et al. Functional response of the coccinellid predator Adalia fasciatopunctata revelierei to walnut aphid (Callaphis juglandis). Phytoparasitica 38, 23–29 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-009-0075-y

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