Associative odour learning affects mating behaviour in Aphidius ervi males (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
We used the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi reared in its host Acyrthosiphon pisum to examine if male sexual attractive responses can be conditioned to an odour (vanilla) that is not present in the natural environment. We used prior mating experience (exposure to females) as a non-conditioning stimul...
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| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2005-08-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200503-0033_Associative_odour_learning_affects_mating_behaviour_in_Aphidius_ervi_males_Hymenoptera_Braconidae.php |