Weather factors affecting the male mate-locating tactics of the small copper butterfly (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)
Males of the small copper butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas daimio, exhibit two mate-locating tactics: patrolling and perching. Field investigations were conducted to determine the biotic and abiotic factors affecting the mate-locating behaviour of male L. phlaeas. Patrolling was often observed when light...
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| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2010-07-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201003-0010_Weather_factors_affecting_the_male_mate-locating_tactics_of_the_small_copper_butterfly_Lepidoptera_Lycaenidae.php |