A novel method for assessing the effect of photoperiod and temperature on reproductive biology of the predators Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Micromus tasmaniae (Neuroptera: Hemerobiidae)

Kris Le MotteeCentral Coast Primary Industries Centre, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Gosford, NSW, AustraliaView further author information

Leigh J. PilkingtonCentral Coast Primary Industries Centre, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Gosford, NSW, Australia;Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW, AustraliaView further author information

Lorraine J. SpohrCentral Coast Primary Industries Centre, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Gosford, NSW, Australia;School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW, AustraliaView further author information

Geoff M. GurrGraham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW, Australia;Institute for Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, P.R. ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Abstract

A novel experimental approach for the simultaneous investigation of the effects of photoperiod and temperature showed evidence of diapause in Hippodamia variegata Goeze but not in Micromus tasmaniae Walker. Results are discussed in relation to their potential as greenhouse biocontrol agents.

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We thank P. Horne of IPM Technologies for founder insects and technical advice.

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This project was funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd (formerly Horticulture Australia Ltd) using the vegetable industry levy and funds from the Australian Government.

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A novel method for assessing the effect of photoperiod and temperature on reproductive biology of the predators Hippodamia variegata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Micromus tasmaniae (Neuroptera: Hemerobiidae)

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