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Biocontrol Science and Technology Volume 25, 2015 - Issue 12
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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)

Kris Le MotteeCentral Coast Primary Industries Centre, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Gosford, NSW, AustraliaView further author information
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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
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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
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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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Pages 1506-1509 | Received 19 Oct 2014, Accepted 04 Jun 2015, Published online: 29 Sep 2015
 
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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.

Acknowledgement

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

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

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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