Male response to females in the marsh crane fly <i>Tipula paludosa</i> Mg.(Diptera: Tipulidae)

Authors

  • R. M. M. Traynier Division of Entomology C.S.I.R.O. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia
  • D. J. Burton B.C. Research 3650 Wesbrook Crescent Vancouver, B.C.

Keywords:

marsh crane fly, <i>Tipula paludosa</i>, Diptera, Tipulidae

Abstract

Laboratory and field experiments suggest that male <i>T. paludosa</i> receive a specific mating stimulus only in close proximity of a female. The anterior part of the female rather than the isolated abdomen is the source of the sex pheromone. Attempts to extract the material were unsuccessful.

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2019-08-28

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Vol. 67 (1970): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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