The leaf‐footed cactus bug is not a cactus specialist: Narnia femorata feeds, fights, and mates on thistle
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.70257
Abstract: Abstract Novel host plants are incorporated into the diets of phytophagous insects when females oviposit and juveniles feed and survive on them. A change in diet, however, can have morphological consequences. We recently found a… read more here.
Keywords: cactus; narnia femorata; population; cactus bug ... See more keywords
The trade‐off between investment in weapons and fertility is mediated through spermatogenesis in the leaf‐footed cactus bug Narnia femorata
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.7686
Abstract: Abstract Males have the ability to compete for fertilizations through both precopulatory and postcopulatory intrasexual competition. Precopulatory competition has selected for large weapons and other adaptations to maximize access to females and mating opportunities, while… read more here.
Keywords: leaf footed; cactus bug; footed cactus; bug narnia ... See more keywords
Seasonal resource value and male size influence male aggressive interactions in the leaf footed cactus bug, Narnia femorata
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2017.01.020
Abstract: In animal contests, resource value (the quality of a given resource) and resource holding potential (a male's absolute fighting ability) are two important factors determining the level of engagement and outcome of contests. Few studies… read more here.
Keywords: leaf footed; footed cactus; resource value; size ... See more keywords