Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
The influence of water, as distinct from humidity, on insect behaviour has not been widely investigated, but with regard to the special problem of wireworm distribution, soil moisture has been recognized as an environmental factor of considerable importance (Thomas, 1940).
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
A. D. Lees (1943) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: