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NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
Volume 45, Issue 4, Pages 287-325Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/03014223.2018.1443473
Keywords
Egg; Ephemeroptera; New Zealand; oviposition; Plecoptera; stream restoration; Trichoptera
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- Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) [C01X0305]
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The abundance and distribution of aquatic insects may be controlled by factors at any stage of the life cycle. To understand the potential role of factors affecting egg and adult stages and oviposition, basic information on egg characteristics and oviposition behaviour is required. However, published information on New Zealand Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera (EPT) is scattered and very limited. This review compiles current knowledge of New Zealand EPT egg characteristics and oviposition behaviour using published information and unpublished observations. Where direct observations are lacking, information on closely related species overseas, and inferences based on female morphology, are included. Eggs show a variety of physical characteristics that may influence egg retention, transport and distribution. Oviposition behaviour is highly selective among some taxa, but appears generalist among others, though the latter may still require specific cues. Identifying and providing for adult, egg and oviposition requirements may be fundamental to re-establishing EPT populations in restored aquatic habitats.
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