A Comparison of the Phylogeny and Drumming Characteristics in Isogenoides

Authors

Christian James Hoybjerg, Brigham Young University
Dr. Michael F. Whiting, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phylogeny, drumming characteristics, isogenoides, stoneflies

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Isogenoides is a genus of Plecoptera (stoneflies) from the family Perlodidae. The genus is composed of seven separate species and is endemic to North America. Each species has a limited distribution and a distinct system of courtship behavior. The male taps his abdomen on the substrate with a specific “drumming” pattern until he attracts a mate. The female will respond with her own drumming pattern and, in most species, the male confirms the acceptability of the female with a final, distinct answer. This behavior has been hypothesized as both a barrier to cross-species mating and as a mechanism of speciation. Despite the implications of this very little is known regarding the evolution of these signals.

Recommended Citation

Hoybjerg, Christian James and Whiting, Dr. Michael F. (2013) "A Comparison of the Phylogeny and Drumming Characteristics in Isogenoides," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 999.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/999