Age-related changes in the frequency of harassment-avoidance behaviourof virgin females of the small copper butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)
Mated females of the small copper butterfly Lycaena phlaeas avoid harassment by males by closing their wings and concealing themselves when in the proximity of a con-specific butterfly. This wing-closing behaviour is less frequently exhibited by virgin females that are two days old or older (i.e., p...
Main Author: | Jun-Ya IDE |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2014-07-01
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Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201403-0014_Age-related_changes_in_the_frequency_of_harassment-avoidance_behaviourof_virgin_females_of_the_small_copper_but.php |
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