Aggregation sites and behaviour of two wpecies of <i>Hippodamia</i> (Coleoptera: Coccinelidae) in south-central British Columbia

Authors

  • G. J. Fields Pestology Centre Dept. of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.
  • R. D. McMullen Canada Dept. of Agriculture Summerland, B.C.

Keywords:

Coleoptera, Coccinelidae, i>Hippodamia</i>

Abstract

<i>Hippodamia caseyi</i> Johnson and <i>H. oregonensis</i> Crotch overwinter in aggregation sites on mountain tops in south-central British Columbia. Each species selects distinctive overwintering sites. During the summer. <i>H. caseyi</i> is distributed mainly in the vallevs and lower mountain elevations, particularly in irrigated alfalfa fields. <i>H. oregonensis</i> is restricted to subalpine and alpine areas during the summer. Availability of suitable overwintering sites may be a limiting factor in the abundance of <i>H. caseyi</i>.

References

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Edwards, J.G. 1957. Entomology above timberline: II. The attraction of ladybird beetles to mountain tops. Coleopterists' Bull. 11:41-46.

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2019-08-28

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Vol. 69 (1972): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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