Photoperiodic receptor in the nymph of Poecilocoris lewisi (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae)

The receptor for photoperiodism in nymphs of Poecilocoris lewisi was examined using a phosphorescent paint, which absorbs light energy and emits phosphorescence in the dark. This species shows a facultative diapause in the fifth (final) nymphal instar and its induction is primarily controlled by pho...

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Main Authors: Ryo MIYAWAKI, Shinichi I. TANAKA, Hideharu NUMATA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2003-06-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200302-0012_Photoperiodic_receptor_in_the_nymph_of_Poecilocoris_lewisi_Heteroptera_Scutelleridae.php