Recruitment of Hippodamia variegata by active volatiles from Glycyrrhiza uralensis and Alhagi sparsifolia plants infested with Aphis atrata.

Four active compounds (α-pinene, butyl isobutyrate, β-pinene and butyl butyrate) identified from two damaged plant species were considered the most effective HIPVs that attract H. variegata. These findings provide possibilities for the development of H. variegata attractants. They also provide a theoretical basis for the biological prevention and control of aphids using H. variegata. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.