The Formal Model for Coccinella septempunctata for implementation in Animal Landscape and Man Simulation System

TY - JOUR

T1 - The Formal Model for Coccinella septempunctata for implementation in Animal Landscape and Man Simulation System

AU - Topping, Christopher John

AU - Ziółkowska, Elżbieta

AU - Chuhutin, Andrey

AU - Duan, Xiaodong

PY - 2025/8/7

Y1 - 2025/8/7

N2 - We present the Formal Model for the seven-spotted ladybird Coccinella septempunctata L., to be implemented in the Animal Landscape and Man Simulation System. This agent-based model is designed to dynamically interact with pre-existing aphid species models, providing a foundation for studying the effects of landscape-scale management on these species. It also serves as a crucial component in developing a model system to support the analysis of Integrated Pest Management strategies. We present an extensive literature survey of C. septempunctata ecology and behaviour. The model primarily considers temperature and aphid prey availability as the major driving factors, given the species’ reliance on aphids during its juvenile stage. Mechanisms and parameters are, as far as possible, derived from previous models and literature studies. Each major section of behaviour is described first in terms of what is known ecologically and secondly in terms of planned implementation. We present a description of the factors included in the model and those consciously excluded, providing justifications for these decisions. Additionally, we discuss aspects of the model’s implementation and identify data gaps, highlighting specific areas for future improvement. The next phase involves the implementation and calibration of the model.

AB - We present the Formal Model for the seven-spotted ladybird Coccinella septempunctata L., to be implemented in the Animal Landscape and Man Simulation System. This agent-based model is designed to dynamically interact with pre-existing aphid species models, providing a foundation for studying the effects of landscape-scale management on these species. It also serves as a crucial component in developing a model system to support the analysis of Integrated Pest Management strategies. We present an extensive literature survey of C. septempunctata ecology and behaviour. The model primarily considers temperature and aphid prey availability as the major driving factors, given the species’ reliance on aphids during its juvenile stage. Mechanisms and parameters are, as far as possible, derived from previous models and literature studies. Each major section of behaviour is described first in terms of what is known ecologically and secondly in terms of planned implementation. We present a description of the factors included in the model and those consciously excluded, providing justifications for these decisions. Additionally, we discuss aspects of the model’s implementation and identify data gaps, highlighting specific areas for future improvement. The next phase involves the implementation and calibration of the model.

U2 - 10.3897/fmj.6.152914

DO - 10.3897/fmj.6.152914

M3 - Journal article

SN - 2815-3197

VL - 6

JO - Food and Ecological Systems Modelling Journal

JF - Food and Ecological Systems Modelling Journal

M1 - e152914

ER -