Mating behavior of Monistria concinna (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) and Heide amiculi (Orthoptera: Eumastacidae) from Australia with notes on their feeding behavior.; Mating behavior of Monistria concinna (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) and Heide amiculi (Orthoptera: Eumastacidae) from Australia with notes on their feeding behavior

The mating behaviour of a representative species of the endemic Australian Monistriini tribe and Morabinae subfamily is described for the first time. Pair formation and courtship of these flightless species are simple, consisting of stalking and antennal pointing by male and, for the morabine, anten...

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Published in:Journal of the Australian Entomological Society 1991-01, Vol.18 (1), p.1-8
Main Author: Bland, R G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Eumastacidae
Orthoptera
Pyrgomorphidae
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Summary:The mating behaviour of a representative species of the endemic Australian Monistriini tribe and Morabinae subfamily is described for the first time. Pair formation and courtship of these flightless species are simple, consisting of stalking and antennal pointing by male and, for the morabine, antennal tapping of the female by the male after he mounts her. Brief notes on food plants and feeding behaviour are included.
ISSN:0004-9050