Dynamics of the diffusive Nicholson's blowflies equation with distributed delay

In this paper we study the diffusive Nicholson's blowflies equation. Generalizing previous works, we model the generation delay by using an integral convolution over all past times and results are obtained for general delay kernels as far as possible. The linearized stability of the non-zero uniform steady state is studied in detail, mainly by using the principle of the argument. Global stability both of this state and of the zero state are studied by using energy methods and by employing a comparison principle for delay equations. Finally, we consider what bifurcations are possible from the non-zero uniform state in the case when it is unstable.

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