Numerical response and area of discovery of a predator, Coccinella septempunctata L.
- 12 January 1984
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Zeitschrift für Angewandte Entomologie
- Vol. 97 (1-5) , 418-423
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.1984.tb03770.x
Abstract
The numerical response of the predator Coccinella septempunctata shows that the individual predation rate (prey is mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysim) of the grubs decreases with increase of its density. The interference [mutual interference constant (m) = 0.62] between grubs at higher densities was suggested as a cause for this behavioural response and was explained by applying the population model of HASSELL and VARLEY. The data also furnish an insight into the number of predators needed to regulate the estimated prey population and 1: 50 ratio of predator to prey for the immediate release of C. septempunctata was recommended against L. erysimi.Zusammenfassung: Dichtereaktionen und Jagdareal von Coccinella septempunctata L.Die numerische Reaktion des Prädators C. septempunctata zeigte, daß die individuelle Prädationsquote (Beute: Senfblattlaus, Lipaphis erysimi) der Käferlarven mit der Dichte anstieg. Die Beziehungen (Beziehungskonstante m = 0,62) zwischen den Larven bei höherer Dichte wurden als Ursache für diese Reaktion angesehen und unter Anwendung des Populationsmodells von HASSELL und VARLEY näher betrachtet. Die Ergebnisse ergaben auch einen Einblick in die Zahl der Prädatoren, welche notwendig sind, die geschätzte Beute‐Population zu reduzieren. Hierfür wird eine Freilassungsquote von 1 C. septempunctata auf 50 L. erysimi‐Individuen empfohlen.Keywords
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