Utilization of Quercetin as an Oviposition Stimulant by Lab-Cultured Coleomegillamaculata in the Presence of Conspecifics and a Tissue Substrate.

This study provides evidence that quercetin can be utilized as an oviposition stimulant by C. maculata in a rearing system. Future research should determine if quercetin stimulates oviposition in other ladybird beetle species.