Quantitative genetics of ultrasonic advertisement signalling in the lesser waxmoth Achroia grisella (Lepidoptera: pyralidae).

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2540.1999.00554.x

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Quantitative genetics of ultrasonic advertisement signalling in the lesser waxmoth Achroia grisella (Lepidoptera: pyralidae).

Heredity - 1 Dec 1999

Collins R D, Jang Y, Reinhold K, Greenfield M D

Abstract excerpt

Males of the lesser waxmoth Achroia grisella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) produce ultrasonic advertisement signals attractive to females within several metres. Previous studies showed that females prefer male signals that are louder, delivered at a faster rate, and have a greater asynchrony between pulses produced by the right and left wings. These three signal characters vary considerably within populations but are...

Topics

Animals
Crosses, Genetic
Female
Lepidoptera
Male
Phenotype
Quantitative Trait, Heritable
Sexual Behavior, Animal
Vocalization, Animal

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PMID: 10651908
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2540.1999.00554.x

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