Feeding Behaviour on Host Plants May Influence Potential Exposure to Bt Maize Pollen of Aglais Urticae Larvae (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)

Non-target butterfly larvae may be harmed by feeding on host plants dusted with Bt maize pollen. Feeding patterns of larvae and their utilization of host plants can affect the adverse Bt impact because the maize pollen is distributed unequally on the plant. In a field study, we investigated the feed...

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Main Authors: Andreas Lang, Mathias Otto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/6/3/760