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Which factors explain lepidopteran larvae variance in seasonal guilds on some oaks

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Analysis (DCA) was used to investigate the main gradients explaining variability in communities. Results indicated that the host specificity along axis 1 (A1) and larval ballooning along axis 2 (A2)… Click to show full abstract

Analysis (DCA) was used to investigate the main gradients explaining variability in communities. Results indicated that the host specificity along axis 1 (A1) and larval ballooning along axis 2 (A2) were important in the flush feeder guild; larval feeding strategy along A1 and the degree of defoliation by Lymantria dispar along A2 were important in late spring feeders; the year of study along A1 and host specificity along A2 were important in the summer feeder guild; and adaptation to lower quality of food along A1 and host specificity along A2 for the autumn feeder guild. The results are discussed.

Keywords: host specificity; feeder guild; specificity along; lepidopteran larvae; explain lepidopteran; factors explain

Journal Title: Journal of forest science
Year Published: 2018

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