Factors Affecting Egg Deposition of the European Mantis

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作者
Kajzer-Bonk, Joanna [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Polish Acad Sci, Inst Nat Conservat, Al Adama Mickiewicza 33, PL-31120 Krakow, Poland
[2] Jagiellonian Univ, Fac Biol, Inst Zool & Biomed Res, Dept Entomol, Gronostajowa 9, PL-30387 Krakow, Poland
来源
FOLIA BIOLOGICA-KRAKOW | 2020年 / 68卷 / 02期
关键词
ootheca; oviposition strategy; parental care; praying mantis; SITE SELECTION; OVIPOSITION; CONSEQUENCES; PREDATION; DENSITY; SIZE; RISK; CARE;
D O I
10.3409/fb_68-2.06
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
In this paper, we studied the egg-case (oothecae) deposition of the European mantis, Mantis religiosa (Linnaeus 1758), a predatory insect. We hypothesized that the height of ootheca deposition on a plant reflects the insolation requirements of the species, and would increase when plant cover is denser. We found that the taller the plants nearby, the greater the height of egg deposition. Oothecae were also oviposited higher in denser vegetation. The observed behavior may ensure the proper insolation of developing offspring. To our knowledge, this is the first description of an egg laying strategy of this species under natural conditions. This finding allows for a better understanding of habitat selection and the overall ecology of the European mantis. It may be also useful in identifying the mechanisms of the range extension of this species and is a potential tool to effectively conserve xerothermic ootheca-laying animals. Further studies are required to assess the flexibility of this behavior under different environmental conditions.
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