Abstract
Ectobius pallidus has a semivoltine life cycle, overwintering as an egg and intermediate nymphal instar. A range of instars may overwinter, although the exact composition of an overwintering population varies annually. A number of developmental pathways are defined, involving both quiescence and diapause. The proportion of an instar following each pathway also varies annually. In ‘advanced’ years more 3rd and 4th instars enter diapause. The ecological significance of the different developmental strategies is discussed.
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