Host plant influence on the mating success of male Mediterranean fruit flies: Variable effects within and between individual plants

Article Abstract:

An association between host plant chemistry and the mating success of male medflies mediated, at least in part, through plant-induced variation in male pheromone calling is reported. Results reveal that male medflies exposed to particular sections of guava bark, entire trees containing such stations, or guava fruits gained a mating advantage over males without such exposure.

Science & research, Courtship of animals, Mating behavior, Mating behaviour, Insect sounds, Mediterranean fruit-fly, Mediterranean fruit fly

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Lek size and female visitation in two species of tephritid fruit flies

Article Abstract:

Research describing the effects on female fruit flies of increasing male lek size is presented. Female preference is found to vary between species and to conflict with male behavior.

Animal behavior

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Male signalling and lek attractiveness in the Mediterranean fruit fly

Article Abstract:

The Mediterranean fruit fly was studied to determine male signalling and lek attractiveness.

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