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Investigation on rhythmicity in oviposition of an aphidophagous ladybird, Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

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Pages 235-245 | Received 16 Mar 2013, Accepted 03 Apr 2013, Published online: 26 Jun 2013

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