First Report of Necrophilia in the Form of Necrocoitus among Insects, Involving Two Male <i>Cryptotympana atrata</i> (Fabricius, 1775) Cicadas
The unusual case of a male <i>Cryptotympana atrata</i> cicada from China attempting to mate with a dead male conspecific is described and illustrated. Although hitherto unreported, necrophilic behaviour in the form of an attempted necrocoitus, involving dead male or female corpses, may n...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/1/20 |