Some effects of the environment on oviposition by Chrysops (Diptera: Tabanidae).

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1973
Authors:C. H. Foster, Renaud, G. D., Hays, K. L.
Journal:Environmental Entomology
Volume:2
Pagination:1048-1050
Date Published:1973
Keywords:Alabama, Chrysops, Reproduction, Tabanidae, USA
Abstract:

When allowed a choice of 13 emergent plants in a natural situation along a lake edge near Auburn, Alabama, Chrysops spp. oviposited most frequently on Pontederia cordata. Fewer egg-masses were laid on Leersia oryzoides, Peltandra virginica and Ludwigia peploides, and still fewer on the 9 remaining plants tested. Egg-masses were deposited only on water plants that were not surrounded by other close growing vegetation.

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