Author: Preston‐Mafham, Ken

Source: Journal of Natural History, Volume 40, Numbers 1-2, 2006 , pp. 101-105(5)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

Abstract:

Post‐mounting courtship behaviour of a 6-8 mm long scatophagid fly Hydromyza livens which lays its eggs in yellow water lily ( Nuphar lutea ) is described and analysed. Enigmatic male-male encounters are described, along with lengthy “homosexual” mounting behaviour. A possible interpretation of both types of behaviour is given, with reference to their adaptive significance and the special problems encountered by males in locating females.

Keywords: Behaviour; courtship; Diptera; homosexual; post‐mounting; Scatophagidae; water lily

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00222930500533658

Affiliations: 1: Bodmin, Cornwall, UK

Publication date: 2006-01-01

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