Effects of low temperature on the condition of flight muscles and flight propensity in a water strider, Aquarius paludum (Heteroptera: Gerridae)

Effects of chilling on dispersal characteristics of adults of the water strider, Aquarius paludum were studied in the laboratory. The condition of flight muscles was monitored during overwintering under natural conditions in Kochi (33°N), Japan. For diapause adults kept under 12h light-12h dark (12L...

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Main Authors: Tetsuo HARADA, Shizuna INOUE, Masao WATANABE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2003-11-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200304-0005_Effects_of_low_temperature_on_the_condition_of_flight_muscles_and_flight_propensity_in_a_water_strider_Aquariu.php