Sexual receptivity and age in Glossina pallidipes Austen (Dipt., Glossinidae)

• DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0418.2002.00616.x
• Publication Date: 2003-03-12T05:00:00Z
• Authors: P. A. Olet; E. Opiyo; A. S. Robinson
• Keywords: Sterile Insect Technique; Receptivity; Glossinidae

The recent success of the sterile insect technique (SIT) in eradicating Glossina austeni from Zanzibar has stimulated interest applying this technology to control pallidipes. However, little is known about mating behaviour species relation development and implementation an effective SIT programme. effect age on male female receptivity was evaluated together with copulation duration, sperm transfer growth accessory gland follicle A males females, respectively. Females reached their optimal sexual 9–13 days after emergence. Mean duration 20–30 min for mature females. (apical body) a function females males, Ovulation not observed virgin up 15 whereas mated ovulated by day 9. Males aged 7–15 were equally inseminating. Cages different ages set monitor puparial production optimization mass rearing. results are discussed efficient rearing protocol release strategy males.