Distinguishing between 'preference' and 'motivation' in food choice: an example from insect oviposition
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The oviposition behavior of the checkerspot butterfly, Euphydryas editha, was observed to distinguish between preference and motivation in food choice. Variation of preference and variation of motivation differentiate two E. editha populations in acceptance of a second-ranked host species. Motivation differences resulted from absence of the most-preferred host from a study site causing prolonged search, reduced frequency of oviposition and higher mean motivation at this site.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1992
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Absence of adaptive learning from the oviposition foraging behaviour of a checkerspot butterfly
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The checkerspot butterfly could probably be considered as a 'non-learning' insect, making it an ideal candidate for comparison studies of learning behavior in other insects. The foraging behavior of two groups of female checkerspots was studied in controlled conditions. Neither group showed any adaptive learning, and an experienced group was no more successful in its forging strategy than the non-experienced group.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Contrasting the roles of learning in butterflies foraging for nectar and oviposition sites
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Research is presented concerning the learning ability of Edith's checkerspot butterflies, Euphydryas editha, in relation to their nectar foraging behavior. The finding of host preferences is discussed.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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