Malays. Appl. Biol. (2014) 43(2): 111-118
LADYBIRD BEETLES ADALIA BIPUNCTATA L. INTERACTION WITH LEGUME BEAN PHASEOLUS SPECIES IS DEPENDENT ON LIFE NEEDS
RAHAMAN, SK. M. AND ANISZEWSKI, T.
Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus
P.O. Box 111, 80101 Joensuu, Finland
ABSTRACT
Two-spots ladybird beetle (Adalia bipunctata) needs support from the plants species of legumes family common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and lima bean (P. lunatus) for completing their life circle. This interaction serves the need in terms of food, shelter, host-plant suitability and mutualism. This study researched the interaction and different behavioural activity between the domestic ladybird and global plant species. Ladybird interacted with both bean species and showed intensive activity on the plants studied. Dualistic eating habits and their behavioral activity with Phaseolus species plants are new finding in this research study. Our experimental data and results confirm that, selected plant species are extremely important for Adalia bipunctata in context of their local ecosystems. It is suggested that interaction between domestic ladybird and global bean plants is extremely important for both types of organisms in the context of their local ecosystems.
Key words: behaviour, ecosystem, interaction, ladybird, legumes, mutualism, Phaseolus vulgaris, Phaseolus lunatus
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