Ability of males of two theclini species (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) to discriminate between sexes and different types of females based on the colour of their wings
Many territorial species of butterfly are sexually dimorphic in their wing colours, and males of such species frequently fight each other, probably attracted by the rival's wing colour. On the other hand, male behaviour should be directed to acquiring mates to increase their fitness, and thus s...
Main Authors: | Michio IMAFUKU, Tasuku KITAMURA |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2015-04-01
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Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201502-0014_Ability_of_males_of_two_theclini_species_Lepidoptera_Lycaenidae_to_discriminate_between_sexes_and_different.php |
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