Behavioural Variation Among Scolytids in Relation to Their Habitat
- 1 March 1966
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in The Canadian Entomologist
- Vol. 98 (3), 285-288
- https://doi.org/10.4039/ent98285-3
Abstract
Most scolytids occupy temporary habitats. Migration, therefore, forms an important part of adult behaviour. Since the extent of migratory movement is positively correlated with the degree of impermanence of the species’ habitat, differences in the behaviour associated with migration must be expected to occur between species. Furthermore, the behaviour of individuals must change in relation to changes in physiology associated with migration and reproduction. These changes have been demonstrated in laboratory studies, and the results suggest that the phenomenon of secondary attraction observed among scolytids may have evolved in conjunction with their utilization of transitory habitats.Keywords
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