Abstract Despite the far-reaching evolutionary implications of sexual conflict, effects metapopulation structure, when populations are subdivided into several demes connected to some degree by migration, on conflict dynamics unknown. Here, we used experimental evolution in an insect model system, seed beetle Callosobruchus maculatus, assess independent and interacting selection histories associ...

inhibitory effects of lavandula angustifolia and zataria multiflora essential oils were evaluated on reproduction and f1 progeny production of callosobruchus maculatus. insect’s culture and bioassays were conducted at 29 ±1ºc, 60±5% rh and dark condition. essential oils were taken by hydrodistilation. the results indicated that there was a negative and significant linear relationship between re...