Polymorphism of Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on the cultivated- and wild-pistachio trees in Kerman province

Document Type : Agricultural Entomology

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The two spotted ladybird, Adalia bipunctata L., has been known as a polymorphic species for the coloration pattern of elytra and pronotum. In present investigation, A. bipunctata was collected on planted- (Pistacia vera L.) and wild- (Pistacia atlantica subsp. mutica F.& M.) pistachio trees in Kerman province, south of Iran during 2009 - 2010. The specimens were collected using a white beating tray, then were illustrated and examined using morphological characters based on available taxonomic keys. In total, 12 morphs of this species were identified. The prevalent melanic form wasmorph 2 (sexpustulata) and the most frequent non-melanic forms were morph 5 (typica)and morph 12 (revelierei).

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Applied Entomology and Phytopathology
Volume 81, No. 2
March 2014
Pages 135-142

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