Factors Affecting Egg Deposition of the European Mantis
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Published:2020-06-30
Issue:2
Volume:68
Page:45-49
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ISSN:0015-5497
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Container-title:Folia Biologica
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language:en
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Short-container-title:folia biol (krakow)
Author:
Kajzer-Bonk Joanna
Abstract
In this paper, we studied the egg-case (oothecae) deposition of the European mantis, Mantis religiosa (Linnaeus 1758), a predatory insect. We hypothesized that the height of ootheca deposition on a plant reflects the insolation requirements of the species, and would increase
when plant cover is denser. We found that the taller the plants nearby, the greater the height of egg deposition. Oothecae were also oviposited higher in denser vegetation. The observed behavior may ensure the proper insolation of developing offspring. To our knowledge, this is the first description
of an egg laying strategy of this species under natural conditions. This finding allows for a better understanding of habitat selection and the overall ecology of the European mantis. It may be also useful in identifying the mechanisms of the range extension of this species and is a potential
tool to effectively conserve xerothermic ootheca-laying animals. Further studies are required to assess the flexibility of this behavior under different environmental conditions.
Publisher
Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals, Polish Academy of Sciences
Subject
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Medicine
Cited by
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