Mate choice and reproductive success of two morphs of the seven spotted ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Mate choice, reproductive success and fecundity of typical and melanic morphs of C. septempunctata were studied. Melanic as well as typical individuals preferred to mate with melanic males and females. Mate choice was mainly determined by females and to a lesser degree by males. Mating duration, ovi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shefali SRIVASTAVA, OMKAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2005-05-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200502-0011_Mate_choice_and_reproductive_success_of_two_morphs_of_the_seven_spotted_ladybird_Coccinella_septempunctata_Co.php