Weather factors affecting the male mate-locating tactics of the small copper butterfly (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)
Males of the small copper butterfly, Lycaena phlaeas daimio, exhibit two mate-locating tactics: patrolling and perching.Field investigations were SPF 27 ADULT conducted to determine the biotic and abiotic factors affecting the mate-locating behaviour of male L.phlaeas.Patrolling was often observed when light intensity was high.Perching was performe