Mating and starvation modulate feeding and host-seeking responses in female bed bugs, Cimex lectularius
A. M. Saveer, Z. C. DeVries, R. Santangelo, C. Schal
This study shows that mating and starvation influence feeding and host-seeking behaviors in female bed bugs, with mated females showing higher feeding rates and altered odor responses.
bioRxiv · Oct 30, 2020Animal Behavior & Cognition