Variation in number of copulations in Theclini butterfly females (Lycaenidae: Lepidoptera)

Variation in number of copulations in Theclini butterfly females (Lycaenidae: Lepidoptera)

The number of spermatophores inseminated in the bursa copulatrix of females of 21 species of Theclini butterflies varied from 0 to 38, a maximum much larger than reported so far. The variation of spermatophore number observed was analyzed on a phylogenetic tree recently determined, together with var...

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Veröffentlicht in:Entomological science 2011-04, Vol.14 (2), p.142-146
1. Verfasser: IMAFUKU, Michio
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal reproduction
Butterflies & moths
Entomology
Females
Lepidoptera
Lycaenidae
mating strategy
patrolling
Phylogenetics
phylogeny
spermatophore
territoriality
wing color
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Zusammenfassung:The number of spermatophores inseminated in the bursa copulatrix of females of 21 species of Theclini butterflies varied from 0 to 38, a maximum much larger than reported so far. The variation of spermatophore number observed was analyzed on a phylogenetic tree recently determined, together with variation of wing colors and male mating tactics. Monandrous species tended to be sexually dimorphic in wing color and associated with male territoriality.
ISSN:1343-8786
1479-8298
DOI:10.1111/j.1479-8298.2010.00438.x