Intraspecific competition in Zabrotes subfasciatus： Physiological and behavioral adaptations to different amounts of host

• Published in: Insect science Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 102 - 111
• Main Authors: Teixeira, Isabel R.V., Zucoloto, Fernando S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Melbourne, Australia Blackwell Publishing Asia 01.02.2012
• Subjects: bean weevil; Coleoptera; egg distribution; oviposition; Phaseolus vulgaris; phenotypic plasticity; Zabrotes subfasciatus; 主机; 产卵行为; 同数; 生理反应; 种内竞争; 种子数量; 行为适应; 高繁殖力

The effects of competition on populations of the bean weevil Zabrotes sub- fasciatus were analyzed during 41 generations under different competition levels. Three competition environments were established by maintaining the number of couples （6） and varying the amount of available host seeds： HC, hi...