Experimental evidence for polyphenism in Automeris io (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in north Florida

Volume: 27, Issue: 2
Published: Jan 1, 2017
Abstract
We tested anecdotal evidence that null Automeris io null is a polyphenic species in the southeastern United States by using a split-brood design experiment involving five broods and over 150 individuals. We split each brood into two groups, one that underwent diapause and one that did not. We achieved 100% diapause in the diapausing group by rearing larvae under the ambient light and temperature conditions of October-November in Gainesville,...
Paper Details
Title
Experimental evidence for polyphenism in Automeris io (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in north Florida
Published Date
Jan 1, 2017
Journal
Volume
27
Issue
2
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