Our research shows that the diamondback moth eggs’ ability to withstand rain is influenced by the characteristics of the leaf surface. It is clear that the females alter their oviposition techniques when challenged by various host plants or leaves with diverse surface characteristics in order to maximise egg survival when exposed to rain.
Citation:
Rahman, M. M., Zalucki, M. P., & Furlong, M. J. (2023). Diamondback moth egg susceptibility to rainfall: effects of leaf surface properties on the direct and indirect impacts of simulated rain. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13338
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