Effect of Male Body Size on Female Reproduction in <i>Pyrrhocoris apterus</i> (L.) (Heteroptera, Pyrrhocoridae)
Females and males of the abundant heteropteran species <i>Pyrrhocoris apterus</i> (L.) mate with the larger of the available partners. The male benefits from copulation with a large female, which is more productive than a small female. However, the benefit to females from copulation with...
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/10/902 |