Bulletin of Entomological Research (1965) 55, 733-745

D.F. Woodrow (1965)
Laboratory analysis of oviposition behaviour in the Red Locust, Nomadacris septemfasciata (Serv.)
Bulletin of Entomological Research 55 (4), 733-745
Abstract: Gravid females of Nomadacris septemfasciata (Serv.), were initially influenced by the micro-climate in the selection of oviposition sites, and a laboratory investigation showed that females preferred to lay in well-illuminated areas with a soil surface temperature between 43 and 37°C; and avoided areas of very high surface humidity. Final acceptance of the soil took place only after the locust had probed with its ovipositor, and experiments demonstrated that particle size, compaction, moisture content and chemical composition of the soil all influenced the choice of oviposition site, while pH did not.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Nomadacris septemfasciata