Cannibalism may contribute to the successful invasion by harlequin ladybirds of new habitats
Monday, August 25, 2014 - 08:00
in Biology & Nature
INRA research scientists, working in collaboration with European and Russian scientists, have studied the cannibalistic behaviour of native and invasive populations of the Harmonia axyridis ladybird. Their findings suggest that this behaviour may procure them a real survival advantage during the colonisation of new habitats.