The role of stridulations during the mating of Nicrophorus vespilloides
Marie Guggenberger, Sophie Gerke, Taina Conrad
This study investigates the role of stridulations in the mating of Nicrophorus vespilloides, finding that while not essential for courtship initiation, female stridulations may enhance copulation success.
bioRxiv · Jul 4, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition