Thermal Preferences of Cowpea Seed Beetles (<i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i>): Effects of Sex and Nuptial Gift Transfers

The thermal environment influences insect performance, but the factors affecting insect thermal preferences are rarely studied. We studied <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> seed beetles and hypothesized that thermal preferences are influenced by water balance, with individuals with limited...

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Main Authors: Dariusz Krzysztof Małek, Marcin Czarnoleski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/310