Bulletin of Entomological Research · 1991 · 25 citations · 4 references
FertilityInsect ConservationEntomologyAnatomyReproductive BiologyFertilisationReproductive PhysiologyEclosion TimesChilo PartellusOviposition TimeFollowing NightPublic HealthReproductive SuccessMorphogenesisBiologyAnimal ReproductionDevelopmental BiologyEvolutionary BiologyMedicineInsect Social Behavior
Abstract The majority of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) males emerge within the first two hours of scotophase (20.00 to 08.00 h), females five hours later. The asynchrony of eclosion times facilitates mating during the last five hours of scotophase on the night of eclosion. Oviposition occurs during the first six hours of scotophase the following night but the majority of the eggs are deposited during the first two hours. No eggs are laid during photophase. A device for recording the timing of oviposition is described. Previous work is reviewed.
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