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Fecundity is increased in the Indian meal moth by the odour of certain nutrients- the effect of which is independent of nutritional experiences of the parental generations. The eggs are laid in batches near the source of the odour.
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Deseő, K.V. (1976). The Oviposition of the Indian Meal Moth (Plodia Interpunctella Hbn., Lep., Phyticidae) Influenced by Olfactory Stimuli and Antennectomy. In: Jermy, T. (eds) The Host-Plant in Relation to Insect Behaviour and Reproduction. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4274-8_8
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