Behavioural Phenotypic Plasticity of Submerged Oviposition in Damselflies (Insecta: Odonata)

Behavioural Phenotypic Plasticity of Submerged Oviposition in Damselflies (Insecta: Odonata)

Emerald damselfly <i>Lestes sponsa</i> is a common species within the temperate zone, with no special need for protection. The tactic of submerged oviposition is well known from other Odonata species, but has rarely been noticed or described in <i>Lestes sponsa</i>. Our study...

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Main Authors: Jana Branwen Helebrandová, Petr Pyszko, Aleš Dolný
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
adaptive learning
adult experience
<i>Lestes sponsa</i>
manipulative experiment
sex-specific difference
oviposition tactic
reproductive behaviour
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/5/124

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