Effect of egg mass age on subsequent oviposition by Simulium reptans (Diptera: Simuliidae).
The frequency distribution of Simulium reptans L. egg deposition on artificial substrates with different egg mass age characteristics showed there was a preference for substrates with 1-d-old egg masses present. The reason for this preference is not known, but it may involve an oviposition pheromone.
Coupland
J B
JB
Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005618:Fresh Water; D010058:Oviposition; D012843:Simuliidae / Q000502:physiology*