Egg distribution in the large copper butterfly Lycaena dispar batavus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae): Host plant versus habitat mediated effects

The large copper butterfly, Lycaena dispar batavus, a subspecies of much conservation interest, is host-specific to the great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum, but little is known of the relationship between herbivore and host in wild populations. This study investigated the distribution of both R. h...

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Main Authors: Mark R. WEBB, Andrew S. PULLIN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2000-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200003-0010_Egg_distribution_in_the_large_copper_butterfly_Lycaena_dispar_batavus_Lepidoptera_Lycaenidae_Host_plant_ver.php