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Biodiversity Online J

Ladybeetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Complex in Urban Green Landscapes in Spain

Submission: March 06, 2024;Published: March 25, 2024

DOI: 10.31031/BOJ.2024.04.000594

ISSN : 2640-9275
Volume4 Issue4

Abstract

The ladybeetle species occurrence in Spanish urban green landscapes after a continue and extensive surveillance has been updated. The species relative abundance, prey association and type of vegetation habitat are given. More than 30 species were identified on trees, shrubs and herbs. The most common species prey on aphids or on scales and mealybugs. Among the aphidophagous species, Adalia bipunctata, Oenopia conglobata, Harmonya axyridis and the genus Scymnus sp. were the most common. Interactions between some of these species are reported.

Keywords:Ladybirds; Prey; Habitat preferences; Species interactions

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