Swarming Behavior of Mansonia perturbans (Walker)

Swarming Behavior of Mansonia perturbans (Walker)

Swarms of Mansonia perturbans (Walker) were witnessed within an oak-maple forest near Madison, Wisconsin, at sunset on two evenings in late June, 1961. Swarming, mating, and feeding occurred simultaneously on both evenings. Mating took place in flight and was not observed outside of swarms.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American midland naturalist 1967-04, Vol.77 (2), p.533-535
1. Verfasser: Thompson, Patrick H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Entomology
Habitual behavior
Insect swarming
Insect swarms
Male animals
Mating behavior
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Zusammenfassung:Swarms of Mansonia perturbans (Walker) were witnessed within an oak-maple forest near Madison, Wisconsin, at sunset on two evenings in late June, 1961. Swarming, mating, and feeding occurred simultaneously on both evenings. Mating took place in flight and was not observed outside of swarms.
ISSN:0003-0031
1938-4238
DOI:10.2307/2423362