Thermal performance under constant temperatures can accurately predict insect development times across naturally variable microclimates
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Abstract
Methods
Thermal performance in development rate was measured at 8 constant temperatures in the butterfly Pieris napi. Measurements were made for eggs and larvae separately, as well as for the full ontogonetic development between oviposition and pupation (eggs and larvae combined). Thermal performance curves were fit to the data. Prediction models were parameterized based on this data, and validated through field transplants. For the field transplants, microclimate temperatures were frequently sampled at multiple sites. These temperatures were used to predict development times. For comparison, weather station data was also used in the prediction model. Transplanted individuals were monitored and their development times in the field were compared to predictions.
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All raw data necessary to reproduce these results are available here, and compressed to "von_Schmalensee_et_al_2021_ecol_lett_scripts_and_data.rar". Additionally, the scripts used to produce the results and the five main figures are available, with annotation. See the "0_readme.txt" file for more information, and the main manuscript and supporting information for a detailed description of the methods.