Should I dive or should I float? Behavioural plasticity of Aedes mariae pupae under predation threat

Should I dive or should I float? Behavioural plasticity of Aedes mariae pupae under predation threat

Abstract Background The pupal stage in holometabolous insects is a critical transition between larval and adult forms, during which feeding ceases and survival depends on stored energy reserves. Mosquito pupae exhibit active diving behaviour in response to threats, which is energetically costly due...

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Main Authors: Giulia Cordeschi, Valentina Mastrantonio, Roberta Bisconti, Nicole Giardiello, Daniele Canestrelli, Daniele Porretta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Phenotypic plasticity
Mosquitoes
Insect behaviour
Pupal stage
Temporary ponds
Water salinity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06875-z
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