The control of larval colour in Phlogophora meticulosa L. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and some of its consequences

The larvae of many Lepidoptera of the family Noctuidae have both green and brown forms. This trait had never been studied in depth. (Chapter 1) Larvae of Phlogophora meticulosa exhibit considerable colour variation. A method was developed to score larval colour. (Chapter 2) Eight colour types were d...

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Main Author: Majerus, M. E. N.
Published: Royal Holloway, University of London 1978
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.464697