0000000000132636
AUTHOR
R. Rupprecht
Vibrationssignale bei der Paarung vonPanorpa (Mecoptera/Insecta)
Male and female ofPanorpa find each other for copulation by vibration signals, which they produce through up and downward movements with the end of the abdomen. The frequency is about 100 Hz/sec, the duration 1 to 10 sec.
Bewegungsmimikry beiCarausius morosus Br. (Phasmida)
Larvae and imagoes ofCarausius execute rhythmic swinging movements with their whole body at higher temperature and high atmospheric moisture. These are used for the regulation of the body temperature.