Behavioral Interactions Between Liris Nigra Van Der Linden (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae) and Gryllulus Domesticus L. (Orthoptera: Gryllidae)
This study surveys and attempts to interpret the different behavioral interactions between the solitary wasp Liris nigra V.d.L, and crickets of the species Gryllulus domesticus L. in different hunting situations. Significant variations are recorded, some of which are predictable, others not. Wasp-cr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1968-01-01
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| Series: | Psyche: A Journal of Entomology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1968/78345 |
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| Summary: | This study surveys and attempts to interpret the different behavioral
interactions between the solitary wasp Liris nigra V.d.L, and crickets
of the species Gryllulus domesticus L. in different hunting situations.
Significant variations are recorded, some of which are predictable,
others not. Wasp-cricket interactions and responses become more
frequent, vigorous and complete from onset to peak of the hunting
phase. Discussion is concerned mainly with releasing conditions, with
characteristics and possible meaning of the interactions and responses.
The problem is placed in the context of general defense, alarm
reactions, predator-prey interactions and possible corresponding
behavioral adaptations. |
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| ISSN: | 0033-2615 1687-7438 |