Abstract
Third and fifth instar of Papilio polyxenes with and without a functional osmeterium were presented to Coturnix coturnix (Japanese quail). Virtually all larvae were rejected, irrespective of osmeterial function. Larvae of P. cresphontes with functional osmeteria were also universally rejected; larvae of P. glaucus were readily consumed. In view of the fact that osmeterial secretions in these three species are similar in composition, they are unlikely to play a major role in determining palatability of these species to this avian predator. -from Authors
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 245-251 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal - Lepidopterists' Society |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology
- Animal Science and Zoology