ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Arctiidae
;
Meloidae
;
Utetheisa ornatrix
;
Lytta polita
;
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
;
cantharidin
;
feeding aversion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Feeding tests with loggerhead shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus) showed this bird to acceptUtetheisa ornatrix, a moth (Arctiidae) protected by pyrrolizidine alkaloids, but to avoidLytta polita, a beetle (Meloidae) containing cantharidin.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02055090
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