Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera)
Recently, Imafuku & Kitamura (Eur. J. Entomol. 112, 2015: 328-333) succeeded in inducing males of two territorial butterflies, Chrysozephyrus smaragdinus and Neozephyrus japonicus, to respond to wing models by rotating the models. Based on the results of two-choice tests in which males stayed lo...
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| description | Recently, Imafuku & Kitamura (Eur. J. Entomol. 112, 2015: 328-333) succeeded in inducing males of two territorial butterflies, Chrysozephyrus smaragdinus and Neozephyrus japonicus, to respond to wing models by rotating the models. Based on the results of two-choice tests in which males stayed longer within 50 mm of the female model than the male model the authors claim that males of both of these butterflies identify females using the patterns on the wings. I think this study provides a new method for studying the discriminative abilities of butterflies. In contrast to static models, however, butterflies attracted to rotating models do not land on the models but remain at some distance from the moving models. A close approach to a model, therefore, does not always reflect the animal's preference. I suggest a better way of using this method for testing the discriminative ability of butterflies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fc8d9edf816c43458ad40d5cf6155b8d2022-12-21T22:53:08ZengInstitute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of ScienceEuropean Journal of Entomology1210-57591802-88292015-11-01112486086110.14411/eje.2015.078eje-201504-0032Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera)Tsuyoshi TAKEUCHI0Entomological Laboratory, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Gakuencho1-1, Nakaku, Sakai 5998531, Japan; e-mail: takeuchiozephyrus@yahoo.co.jpRecently, Imafuku & Kitamura (Eur. J. Entomol. 112, 2015: 328-333) succeeded in inducing males of two territorial butterflies, Chrysozephyrus smaragdinus and Neozephyrus japonicus, to respond to wing models by rotating the models. Based on the results of two-choice tests in which males stayed longer within 50 mm of the female model than the male model the authors claim that males of both of these butterflies identify females using the patterns on the wings. I think this study provides a new method for studying the discriminative abilities of butterflies. In contrast to static models, however, butterflies attracted to rotating models do not land on the models but remain at some distance from the moving models. A close approach to a model, therefore, does not always reflect the animal's preference. I suggest a better way of using this method for testing the discriminative ability of butterflies.https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201504-0032_Modification_of_the_rotating_model_method_for_studying_the_sexual_discriminative_abilities_of_butterflies_Lepi.phplepidopterabutterfliesmating behavioursexual recognitionterritorywing colourrotating wing model |
| spellingShingle | Tsuyoshi TAKEUCHI Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera) European Journal of Entomology lepidoptera butterflies mating behaviour sexual recognition territory wing colour rotating wing model |
| title | Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera) |
| title_full | Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera) |
| title_fullStr | Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera) |
| title_short | Modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies (Lepidoptera) |
| title_sort | modification of the rotating model method for studying the sexual discriminative abilities of butterflies lepidoptera |
| topic | lepidoptera butterflies mating behaviour sexual recognition territory wing colour rotating wing model |
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