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== Ecology == | == Ecology == | ||
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Beetles historically have been a very hardy species. They populate almost all environments and climates, and the tooth-necked fungus beetles are no exception. Members of family Derodontiae range from Japan to Oregon to Taiwan to Alaska, inhabiting a large portion of the world. http://www.dermestidae.wz.cz/catalogue_derodontidae_2010.pdf They prefer a temperate clime, however, and one that has abundant amounts of fungi. Also, despite their wide range of population, this beetle is rather rare and uncommonly discovered. All tooth-necked fungus beetles, with the exception of the species Laricobius, feed either on fungi directly or on the results of the fungal metabolism. [[Peltastica]] seem to eat the result of fungal fermentation while [[Derodontus]] eat the actual body of the fungus [[Basidiomycetes]]. So as the method and style of feeding may vary, all members of derodontidae rely greatly on fungus for food. | |||
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== Effects on the Environment == | == Effects on the Environment == | ||
The | [[File:5785612634 c06cfc504c o.jpg|thumb|150px|left|the woolly aphid, controlled in Canada with the help of L. erichsonii.]] | ||
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The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is an invasive pest within the eastern United States. Laricobius osakensis Montgomery and Shiyake, both proud members of the family Derodontidae, have been tested to see whether they would provide an effective biological controller over the woolly adelgid. Members of Derodontidae ( L. erichsonii) have already been introduced into Canada in the 1950's to control the wooly aphid, a similar creature These tests included: no choice and paired choice feeding, oviposition (Oviposition is the process of laying eggs by oviparous animals.) wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oviposition accessed 3 november 2011, and develpment tests with the invasive species, three other adelgids, and three nonadelgids. When examining the results of these tests they suggest that Laricobius osakensis actually may be an effective biological control agent for the woolly adelgid. | |||
http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1603/EN10193 L. C. Vieira,1 T. J. Mcavoy, J. Chantos, A. B. Lamb, S. M. Salom, and L. T. Kok | http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.1603/EN10193 L. C. Vieira,1 T. J. Mcavoy, J. Chantos, A. B. Lamb, S. M. Salom, and L. T. Kok | ||
