REQUEST: Ladybird Information

[D.G. McSweeney]

I have been lumbered with the task of establishing a culture of
the two-spotted ladybird (Adalia bipuctata).  It is a predatory
ladybird that feeds mainly on aphids.

My brief is to establish a breeding colony of at least 400
adults.

Any advice, criticism, warnings gratefully received, especially
any information on artificial diets.


Thanks,

          David McSweeney

E-mail `D.G.McSweeney at massey.ac.nz'
Voice 0064 6 356-9099 (x7843)