Friction Force of Locust Locusta migratoria manilensis (Orthoptera, Locustidae) on Slippery Zones of Pitchers from Four Nepenthes Species

Slippery zone of inner pitchers in Nepenthes species serves functions of trapping insect and restraining escape of prey being used as a main nitrogen and phosphorus source. To investigate the influence of the slippery zones from different Nepenthes species on friction force of insect possessing smooth adhesive pads and rigid claws, friction force of locust Locusta migratoria manilensis on slippery surface of pitchers from four Nepenthes species...