Do egg parasitoids increase the tendency of Lestes sponsa (Odonata: Lestidae) to oviposit underwater?

The selection of oviposition sites by insects can significantly affect egg mortality. Spreadwing damselflies (Odonata: Lestidae) predominantly lay their eggs in parts of plants growing above the surface of water and only occasionally also those parts growing underwater. Factors affecting the choice...

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Main Authors: Filip HARABIŠ, Aleš DOLNÝ, Jana HELEBRANDOVÁ, Tereza RUSKOVÁ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2015-01-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201501-0008_Do_egg_parasitoids_increase_the_tendency_of_Lestes_sponsa_Odonata_Lestidae_to_oviposit_underwater.php