Publications by authors named "Ronald C Spendal"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the effects of varying post-diapause temperatures on the developmental speed, survival rates, and adult body mass of the solitary wasp Isodontia elegans, which is commonly found in trap-nests in North America and Europe.
- Researchers tested over 600 cocoons at 19 different constant temperatures, finding that the critical temperature range for optimal development was 19-33 °C, with the fastest maturation occurring between 29-33 °C.
- Results showed that lower temperature rearing led to heavier adults relative to their size, while those raised at higher temperatures were lighter, suggesting that pre-overwintering conditions play a crucial role in adult health, similar to findings in other bee species.
