The biology of Brachycentrus subnubilus Curtis (Trichoptera) in the River Frome, Dorset
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Hydrobiologia
- Vol. 120 (2), 133-1401
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00032134
Abstract
Aspects of life-history, oviposition and microdistribution within beds of Ranunculus penicillatus var. calcareus (R. W. Butcher) C.D.K. Cook are considered. Brachycentrus subnubilus Curtis has one generation each year, with five larval instars. Larvae favour sites beneath the weedbeds for most of the year, migrating to more exposed areas in the spring to pupate. Pupation, emergence, oviposition and eclosion are completed in just over two months. Eggs are usually laid on submerged marginal vegetation but any semi-submerged object may be utilized. Larvae appear to disperse mainly as first instars; in this they are likely to be seriously affected by weedcutting activities. Initial development is rapid to fourth instar. Larvae overwinter as fifth instars. Sex ratios show a predominance of males.Keywords
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