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Article: Nightly and seasonal patterns of calling in common true katydids (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae: Pterophylla camellifolia).(Report)
- Article from:
- Journal of Orthoptera Research
- Article date:
- January 1, 2009
- Author:
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Introduction
It is commonly accepted that weather conditions affect the occurrence and rate of calling in orthopterans. The classic example is that of the Snowy Tree Cricket (Oecanthus fultoni, T. Walker), where increases in temperature give tightly correlated increases in the rate at which calls are produced (Edes 1899). This pattern appears to hold true for calling orthopterans in general (Walker 1975). For all species, calling ceases at certain low temperatures and for many species, calling begins at or around dusk. Orthopteran calling patterns are also affected by the proximity of males and females (Calliart & Shaw 1991) or potential predators (Belwood & ...
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