Di Sora, N., Rossini, L., Luziatelli, G., Contarini, M., & Speranza, S. 2026 “Alien versus predator”: predatory effect of coccinellid Exochomus quadripustulatus on the scale insect Toumeyella parvicornis. An open-field experimentation on the Pinus pinea of Rome. Insect Science 0: 1-10

Keywords:

biological control

distribution

host

natural enemies

Notes: This study aimed to fill gaps in knowledge about biological control through an open-field assessment of the predation impact of Exochomus quadripustulatus and its capability of reducing T. parvicornis infestation level. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.70230

Download PDF