Sexual dimorphism in winter survival rate differs little between damselbug species (Heteroptera: Nabidae)
The winter survival of three closely related univoltine heteropterans that overwinter as adults, Nabis rugosus, N. ericetorum and N. pseudoferus was investigated. After 150 days of low temperature treatment (3-5°C, 16L : 8D, r.h. 70-80%) more males than females died. The mortality rate ranged from 8...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2009-03-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200901-0005_Sexual_dimorphism_in_winter_survival_rate_differs_little_between_damselbug_species_Heteroptera_Nabidae.php |