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Feeding behaviour on host plants may influence potential exposure to Bt maize pollen of Aglais urticae larvae (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)

Lang, Andreas and Otto, Mathias. (2015) Feeding behaviour on host plants may influence potential exposure to Bt maize pollen of Aglais urticae larvae (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae). Insects, 6 (3). pp. 760-771.

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Abstract

Non-target butterfly larvae may be harmed by feeding on host plants dusted with Bt maize pollen. Feeding patterns of larvae and their utilization of host plants can affect the adverse Bt impact because the maize pollen is distributed unequally on the plant. In a field study, we investigated the feeding of larvae of the Small Tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae, on nettles, Urtica dioica. Young larvae used smaller host plants than older larvae. In general, the position of the larvae was in the top part of the host plant, but older larvae showed a broader vertical distribution on the nettles. Leaf blades and leaf tips were the plant parts most often consumed. Leaf veins were consumed but midribs were fed on to a lesser extent than other plant veins, particularly by young larvae. The feeding behavior of the larvae may increase possible exposure to Bt maize pollen because pollen densities are expected to be higher on the top parts and along leaf veins of nettles.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Umweltwissenschaften > Geowissenschaften > Umweltgeowissenschaften (Alewell)
UniBasel Contributors:Lang, Andreas
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:MDPI
ISSN:2075-4450
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Last Modified:30 Jun 2016 11:00
Deposited On:20 Jun 2016 09:27

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