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1 May 2003 Natural History and Behavior of Nordus fungicola (Sharp) (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)
Stylianos Chatzimanolis
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Abstract

Details on the natural history and behavior of Nordus fungicola (Sharp) in Barro Colorado Island, Panama are presented. These beetles have bright coloration and wave their abdomen conspicuously. They feed on small drosophilid flies or fly larvae, and the typical grooming behavior after feeding is described. Beetles interacted aggressively with ants of the genus Ectatomma, and a preliminary experiment shows that beetles may use chemical secretions for defense. Male–male and male–female interactions, and copulatory courtship are described. Males were not observed guarding females after mating. Females are not receptive after copulation.

Stylianos Chatzimanolis "Natural History and Behavior of Nordus fungicola (Sharp) (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)," Annals of the Entomological Society of America 96(3), 225-230, (1 May 2003). https://doi.org/10.1603/0013-8746(2003)096[0225:NHABON]2.0.CO;2
Received: 16 September 2002; Accepted: 1 February 2003; Published: 1 May 2003
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KEYWORDS
behavior
copulatory courtship
Nordus fungicola
Staphylinidae
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