Diel changes in adipokinetic response and walking activity of Pyrrhocoris apterus (Heteroptera) in relation to physiological status and wing dimorphism
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- 28 December 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Biology Centre, AS CR in European Journal of Entomology
- Vol. 98 (4), 433-438
- https://doi.org/10.14411/eje.2001.063
Abstract
Three experimental groups of adult females of Pyrrhocoris apterus (reproductive brachypterous, diapausing brachypterous, and macropterous with non-diapause type of reproductive arrest) were analysed for their dose dependency of adipokinetic response, sensitivity of the fat body to Pya-AKH and locomotor activity during a 24 hour cycle. The greatest adipokinetic response (lipid elevation after hormonal treatment) was observed in macropterous, lower in diapausing brachypterous and the lowest in reproductive brachypterous females. Macropterous females also exhibited the highest activity of walking, while the lowest locomotor activity was found in diapausing brachypters. Diel changes of adipokinetic response were recorded in all three experimental groups, with maximal response occurring during the day at 6-7 h after the onset of light. On the contrary, the minimal adipokinetic response was found in the night and early after the onset of light. No significant differences in diel rhythms were observed between groups exposed to various day lengths. Diel changes in locomotor activity were found only in reproductive brachypterous females and females of macropterous morph, and showed a diurnal rhythm with only one peak of activity during a 24 hour cycle. In the latter, the rhythmic pattern of walking activity was positively correlated with diel changes of adipokinetic response. This indicates an important role of Pya-AKH in dispersal strategy of macropterous females of this heteropteran.Keywords
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