Essays about: "Pieris rapae"

Found 2 essays containing the words Pieris rapae.

  1. 1. The structure of a patch : within and between patch variation and the oviposition of the small white butterfly

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Tove Nilsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Pieris rapae; patch; host plant; Brassica oleracea; oviposition;

    Abstract : The selection of a host plant for egg-laying is an important element in insect-plant relationships, the survival of the offspring often depends on the choices made by gravid females. Plants are diverse and not evenly distributed in space or time and insect females search for host plants at gradually finer spatial scales. READ MORE

  3. 2. Olfactory response in caterpillars of Pieris rapae for host recognition

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Tomas Schön; [2011]
    Keywords : Pieris rapae; Brassicaceae; glucosinolate; volatiles; feeding preferences; food choice; caterpillar;

    Abstract : Plants interact with phytophagus insects through release of volatile chemical compounds. They can either function as a defense against herbivores by attracting predators and parasitoids, or they can act as an attractant for the herbivores themselves. READ MORE