Presence of a generalist entomopathogenic fungus influences the oviposition behaviour of an aphid-specific predator

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Presence of a generalist entomopathogenic fungus influences the oviposition behaviour of an aphid-specific predator. / Campos de Azevedo, Ana Gorete; Stuart, Robyn Margaret; Sigsgaard, Lene.

In: BioControl, Vol. 63, No. 5, 2018, p. 655-664.

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Campos de Azevedo, AG, Stuart, RM & Sigsgaard, L 2018, 'Presence of a generalist entomopathogenic fungus influences the oviposition behaviour of an aphid-specific predator', BioControl, vol. 63, no. 5, pp. 655-664. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-018-9889-1

APA

Campos de Azevedo, A. G., Stuart, R. M., & Sigsgaard, L. (2018). Presence of a generalist entomopathogenic fungus influences the oviposition behaviour of an aphid-specific predator. BioControl, 63(5), 655-664. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-018-9889-1

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Campos de Azevedo AG, Stuart RM, Sigsgaard L. Presence of a generalist entomopathogenic fungus influences the oviposition behaviour of an aphid-specific predator. BioControl. 2018;63(5):655-664. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-018-9889-1

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Campos de Azevedo, Ana Gorete ; Stuart, Robyn Margaret ; Sigsgaard, Lene. / Presence of a generalist entomopathogenic fungus influences the oviposition behaviour of an aphid-specific predator. In: BioControl. 2018 ; Vol. 63, No. 5. pp. 655-664.

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abstract = "The predator Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and the generalist entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum Petch (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) are effective biological control agents that can co-occur in pest management programmes. We exposed larvae to M. brunneum, on leaves and in soil, to explore possible outcomes of combining the two natural enemies. The number of emerging adults and their longevity were negatively affected by fungus in the soil. When exposed on leaves, adult emergence was unaffected but longevity was reduced. In choice experiments, females chose to lay eggs on fungus-free leaves: more control leaves had eggs and there were more eggs per leaf in the control. In no-choice experiments, the same frequency of females laid eggs in the treatment and control, but significantly more eggs were laid on the control leaves. Gravid A. aphidimyza can perceive M. brunneum and respond by choosing fungus-free oviposition sites, thus reducing contact between them.",
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