Seymour, Jamie Evan, and Bowman, Glenn John (1994) Russet coloration in Nezara viridula (hemiptera: pentatomidae): an unreliable indicator of diapause. Environmental Entomology, 23 (4). pp. 860-863.

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Abstract

The presence of russet body coloration in Nezara viridula (L.) has been used as an indicator of reproductive diapause. Our studies have shown that this coloration is not a reliable indicator of diapause. Russet coloring was not found in all reproductively diapausing adult females, whereas some direct developing females exhibited russet coloration. Diapausing females that developed russet coloring did so sooner after eclosion than those that developed directly. Diapausing individuals also had a greater proportion of their body russet colored than nondiapausing individuals. Possible reasons for the increased prevalence of russet colouration in diapausing adults are discussed.

Item ID:	45661
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1938-2936
Keywords:	Nezara viridula; diapause; color
Funders:	Horticulture and Research Development Corporation (HRDC), Stahmann Farms Incorporated (SFI)
Date Deposited:	08 Sep 2016 01:59
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