Effects of mating age and male mating experience on reproduction and longevity of the edible insect Clanis bilineata tsingtauica

• DOI: 10.1111/eea.13566
• Publication Date: 2025-04-02T12:36:11Z
• Authors: Shenglin Huang; Lelei Wen; Qingguo Feng; Yao Zhao; Xiaoguo Jiao

Abstract Clanis bilineata tsingtauic a Mell, valued edible insect in China, has seen limited study on its reproductive behaviors despite their importance for mass rearing. This investigated the effects of mating age, male experience, and duration reproduction adult longevity C. tsingtauica under laboratory conditions. We observed monandrous system females polygynous one males. The rate, oviposition duration, fecundity, egg hatching rate declined with increasing female age. For males, an increase age significantly reduced minimal impact other parameters. Additionally, increased experience negatively affected fecundity without altering or longevity. Notably, were positively related to while was correlated. Our findings indicate that early mating, extended enhance success , providing insights optimizing rearing practices.