After rearing insects (Lepidoptera), all the mating couples were not able to disrupt copulation. They stay then still they die.
Can someone provide me papers or links for such phenomenon?
Thanks
Im not sure that I understand- You mean that after mating they stayed joined until they died ?
What species did you rear ?
Hello,
Please see the following article to read about the Mating disruption technique in insects.
Best regards.
Article Role of Mating Disruption Pheromones and Lure Traps Suppleme...
Yes, I mean that after mating they stayed joined until they died.
The species is Pseudonoorda edulis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae; Odontiinae).
Many thanks
"Lovebugs" (Bibionidae) remain in a copulated state for perhaps days, but I don't think for life (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebug). Intuitively, one would think prolonged copulation would increase the female's risk of dying (e.g., predation) before she could lay her full complement of eggs. In turn, this would offset the reproductive benefit gained by the male who, by virtue of sustained copulation, would ensure that his sperm (and not that of a competitor) were used to fertilize the female's eggs. Interesting reproductive biology, if true.
Good, if true!
The matter with my species is that both female and male died, so there is absolutly no benefit for the species preservation.
Still waiting for complementary informetions.
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