[vslist] aphid colour vision

PR Whyte, Science 00 pw0569@bristol.ac.uk
Wed Feb 19 08:20:01 2003


I am presently trying to complete my third year research project in the 
School of Biological Sciences at Bristol University. I was interested in 
whether aphids have any colour preferences and whether this affects their 
chioice of host. I specifically looked at aphids occuring on Field Maple 
trees. I'm having trouble finding any recent background information on 
aphid colour vision, as most of the work on insect vision seems to have 
been on bees. I would appreciate any advice or nudges in the right 
direction.

Thank you

Polly Whyte

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PR Whyte, Science 00
pw0569@bristol.ac.uk