FIRST REPORT OF THE DARKLING BEETLE, OPATROIDES PUNCTULATUS BRULLÉ, 1832 (COLEOPTERA, TENEBRIONIDAE) IN IDAHO, USA, AN EXPANDING ADVENTIVE SPECIES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

First report of the darkling beetle, Opatroides punctulatus Brullé, 1832 (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae) in Idaho, USA, an expanding adventive species in the Pacific Northwest

Opatroides punctulatus Brullé, 1832 is a detritivore tenebrionid beetle native to the Old World that was detected in the United States over 20 years ago.It is well neflintw-r6mpw adapted to Mediterranean climates between 30°N and 45°N, characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.We confirm the presence of this

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Research Note: Comparison on laying behavior and clutch traits among Zhedong white geese (Anser cygnoides), Sichuan white geese (Anser cygnoides), and Hungarian geese (Anser anser)

ABSTRACT: Egg laying is an important reproductive behavior of female poultry.Here, we investigated the laying behavior and clutch traits of different goose here breeds, specifically, Zhedong white geese (Anser cygnoides), Sichuan white geese (Anser cygnoides) and Hungarian geese (Anser anser).A total of 108 geese in their first laying year were sel

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