Observations of the ladybird Platynaspis luteorubra (Goez) on motorway verges along the ring-road of Brussels, with comments on its habitat and host preference (Coleoptera Coccinellidae Chilocorinae)
Dekoninck, W.; Desender, K.; Grootaert, P.; Maelfait, J.-P.; Baert, R.; De Bakker, D.; Adriaens, T. (2004). Observations of the ladybird Platynaspis luteorubra (Goez) on motorway verges along the ring-road of Brussels, with comments on its habitat and host preference (Coleoptera Coccinellidae Chilocorinae). Bulletin S.R.B.E/K.B.V.E. 140: 123-125 In: Bulletin S.R.B.E/K.B.V.E., more |
| Keywords | Host parasite relationships > Host preferences
Invertebrates > Arthropods > Hexapoda > Arthropods > Insects > Coleoptera > Coccinellidae
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| Authors | | Top | - Dekoninck, W.
- Desender, K.
- Grootaert, P., more
- Maelfait, J.-P.
| - Baert, R.
- De Bakker, D.
- Adriaens, T., more
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| Abstract | The ladybird Platynaspis luteorubra (GOEZE) was found at three locations on the motorway verges (9 sits) along the ring-road of Brussels. In Diegem-Zaventem, Groot-Bijgaarden and Machelen adults were collected with white pitfall traps. P. luteorubra preferred short grassland vegetation mowed twice a year and its occurrence and abundance correlated significantly with the presece and nest-density of the and Lasius niger whitch is known as one of its preferred hosts. This myrmecophilic ladybird, classified as a rare coccinellid in Belgium, is probably more common than assumed until now and should be searched for in similar habitats along other motorways. |
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