Effects of starvation and mating status on the activity of the flea beetle, Phyllotreta nemorum (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Flea beetles are characterized by their tendency to jump. They can also fly. First, the effects of starvation on flight activity in the flea beetle, Phyllotreta nemorum L. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) were determined. After starving P. nemorum for five days a greater number of individuals of both sex...

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Main Authors: Keiko OKU, Kim M.C.A. VERMEER, Patrick VERBAARSCHOT, Peter W. DE JONG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2010-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201004-0009_Effects_of_starvation_and_mating_status_on_the_activity_of_the_flea_beetle_Phyllotreta_nemorum_Coleoptera_Ch.php