Development of ovaries, allometry of reproductive traits and fecundity of Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Episyrphus balteatus only matures eggs after emergence. Ovaries develop in 4 stages. In the absence of oviposition sites, females refrain from ovipositing and their ovaries progressively fill the abdomen and then egg resorption occurs. The potential fecundity, which is expressed by the ovariole numb...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2000-10-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200002-0006_Development_of_ovaries_allometry_of_reproductive_traits_and_fecundity_of_Episyrphus_balteatus_Diptera_Syrphi.php |