ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Lepidoptera
;
Acrolepiopsis assectella
;
host plant
;
larval diet
;
ovarian production
;
stimulation
;
insemination
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Females ofAcrolepiopsis assectella, reared on a semi-synthetic diet and laying on artificial substrates, do not respond to external stimuli by increasing ovarian production. When returned to the natural host (Allium porrum) for only one generation, ovarian production again rises and reaches the same level as in wild females, but its variability is strongly reduced. We conclude that selection under artificial conditions eliminates individuals which strictly depend on host plants for stimulation of larval nutrition and of reproduction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02118653
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