Host plant influence on the mating success of male Mediterranean fruit flies: Variable effects within and between individual plants
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An association between host plant chemistry and the mating success of male medflies mediated, at least in part, through plant-induced variation in male pheromone calling is reported. Results reveal that male medflies exposed to particular sections of guava bark, entire trees containing such stations, or guava fruits gained a mating advantage over males without such exposure.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2004
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Lek size and female visitation in two species of tephritid fruit flies
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Research describing the effects on female fruit flies of increasing male lek size is presented. Female preference is found to vary between species and to conflict with male behavior.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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Male signalling and lek attractiveness in the Mediterranean fruit fly
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The Mediterranean fruit fly was studied to determine male signalling and lek attractiveness.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2000
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