The flight behavior of Pieris rapae were compared to understand how temperature affects flight behavior. The effects of temperature on insect thermal performance curves are generally poorly understood but significant for understanding responses to insect gardening. Temperature is a physical factor as well as a stimulus for insects behavior. In Pieris rapae, we examine the physiological effects of temperature-dependence of flight behavior. At test temperature increased, flight speed typically increased. The maximum flight speed of P. rapae at given temperatures show a straight line relationship between 20, 25 and 30℃. Therefore, the effects of test temperature were significant for flight behavior.

• Seong-Hyun Kim(Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science)
• Namjung Kim(Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science)
• Seong-Jin Hong(Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science)
• Yong-Bo Lee(Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science)
• Hae-Chul Park(Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science)