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Ladybird population dynamics in potato: comparison of native species with an invasive species, Harmonia axyridis
Following the detection of the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis, in 2003 in potato crops in Belgium, a study was carried out between 2004 and 2006 on the phenology of this species compared to native species ...
