Authors
  • Robertson, Ian C.
Universities
  • University of Toronto

Summary

Parental male burying beetles, Nicrophorus spp. (Coleoptera: Silphidae), are presented with a dilemma when conspecific females intrude on their nests. Although these females provide males with additional mating opportunities, they also pose a threat to the survival of the male's brood.

Methodology

Baited traps with ground beef then laboratory reared