The multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis: A review of its biology, uses in biological control, and non-target impacts

Koch, Robert L.

doi:10.1673/031.003.3201

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“…Furthermore, H. axyridis negatively impacts native coccinellids, as H. axyridis is the top predator in the aphidophagous guild. It occupies the ecological niches of endemic lady beetles and other aphid-specific predators such as the two-spotted lady beetle, Adalia bipunctata L., or the seven-spotted lady beetle, Coccinella septempunctata L. (Koch 2003;Sato et al 2005). Harmonia axyridis is also considered a nuisance pest because it migrates from the field into houses and other structures when temperatures decline, and forms mass overwintering aggregations in elevated, dark, and concealed portions of structures (Huelsman et al 2002).…”

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Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, to Sesquiterpene Semiochemicals

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The role of two volatile sesquiterpenes, (E)-β-farnesene and (−)-β-caryophyllene, in the chemical ecology of the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, was investigated by using both electrophysiological and behavioral techniques. (E)-β-Farnesene is the major component of the alarm pheromone of most aphid species, which are preyed on by H. axyridis. (−)-β-Caryophyllene was previously isolated from the headspace volatiles above overwintering and aggregated H. axyridis females. These sesquiterpenes elicited significant electroantennogram (EAG) activity from both H. axyridis male and female antennae. In a four-arm olfactometer, male and female H. axyridis were highly attracted toward (E)-β-farnesene, whereas only males were attracted to (−)-β-caryophyllene. In a bioassay technique that used a passively ventilated plastic box, both male and female H. axyridis aggregated in the (−)-β-caryophyllene-treated side of the box. These results support the potential usefulness of (E)-β-farnesene and (−)-β-caryophyllene in push-pull strategies that use H. axyridis as a biological control agent in aphid-infested sites or to control this new urban pest in residential structures.

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Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, to Sesquiterpene Semiochemicals

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“…Harmonia axyridis is an Asiatic polyphagous coccinellid and has been used successfully as a biological control agent of aphids around the world (Koch 2003). In the absence of aphids, H. axyridis may feed on prey such as Tetranychidae, Psyllidae, Coccoidea, Curculionidae, and Lepidoptera or plant material, damaged fruits, nectar, and pollen, all of which can be used to complete its development (Berkvens et al 2008).…”

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Suitability of Two Prey Species for Development, Reproduction, and Survival ofTenuisvalvae notata(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Barbosa

Oliveira

Giorgi

et al. 2014

Annals of the Entomological Society of America

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The coccinellid Tenuisvalvae notata (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) has been observed recently in association with the striped mealybug Ferrisia virgata Cockerell (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and the false cochineal scale Dactylopius opuntiae Cockerell (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in the semiarid region of Pernambuco, Brazil. The latter species are important pests of cotton and prickly pear, respectively. In this study, we tested the two scale insects as prey for T. notata. In addition, eggs of Anagasta kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) were tested as possible alternative prey for rearing T. notata. In this work, the survivorship, reproduction, and predation of T. notata were investigated. The coccinellid T. notata was able to complete development only on F. virgata with 83% larval and pupal viability. Females of T. notata fed F. virgata produced 7.6 eggs a day with an eclosion rate of 61.9%. No oviposition occurred while feeding on A. kuehniella eggs. The highest consumption rate of F. virgata occurred during the last larval instar. Our results support the use of T. notata as an agent for the biological control of F. virgata, a highly polyphagous pest worldwide.

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“…Snyder and Evans ( 2006 ) discussed several possible ecological factors potentially involved in promoting high numbers of introduced arthropod predators, including absence of natural enemies, competition, intraguild predation, and disease transmission. Koch ( 2003 ) reported its native range from the Altai Mountains (Siberia) to the Pacifi c Ocean, and southern Siberia to southern China. Many attempts to introduce MALB into North America have taken place since 1916, though it apparently did not establish until 1988 (Koch 2003 ) .…”

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“…Koch ( 2003 ) reported its native range from the Altai Mountains (Siberia) to the Pacifi c Ocean, and southern Siberia to southern China. Many attempts to introduce MALB into North America have taken place since 1916, though it apparently did not establish until 1988 (Koch 2003 ) . It has since spread to South America and Europe (Koch et al 2006 ) .…”

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Threatening the Harvest: The Threat from Three Invasive Insects in Late Season Vineyards

Pfeiffer

Leskey

Burrack

2012

Arthropod Management in Vineyards:

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The multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis: A review of its biology, uses in biological control, and non-target impacts

Cited by 412 publications

References 143 publications

Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, to Sesquiterpene Semiochemicals

Electrophysiological and Behavioral Responses of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis Pallas, to Sesquiterpene Semiochemicals

Suitability of Two Prey Species for Development, Reproduction, and Survival ofTenuisvalvae notata(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Threatening the Harvest: The Threat from Three Invasive Insects in Late Season Vineyards

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