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Comparative Studies on Induction of Food Choice Preferences in Lepidopterous Larvae

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The Host-Plant in Relation to Insect Behaviour and Reproduction

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Several species of lepidopterous larvae were studied to determine the extent of induced food preference modifications. Raising animals on certain host-plants enhanced feeding preference for that plant in a two- or three-choice situation. Two species of moths were studied (Callosamia promethea and Antheraea polyphemus) as well as three butterfly species and a hybrid (Polygonia interrogationis, Limenitis archippus, Limenitis astyanax and Limenitis hyb. rubidus). Responses ranged from a very strong induction of preference (in C. promethea) to no detectable effect (in L. archippus). Preliminary results show that the feeding preferences of the hybrid are intermediate between its parental species.

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  1. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, 21228, Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland, USA

    F. E. Hanson

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  1. Research Institute for Plant Protection of the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Pf. 102, H-1525, Budapest, Hungary

    T. Jermy

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Hanson, F.E. (1976). Comparative Studies on Induction of Food Choice Preferences in Lepidopterous Larvae. 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_10

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