Effects of Oviposition on Remating., Response to Pheromones., and Longevity in the Female Caribbean Fruit Fly., Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Authors

J. Sivinski, Insect Attractants, Behavior, and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Gainesville, Florida 32604
R. R. Heath, Insect Attractants, Behavior, and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Gainesville, Florida 32604

Date of this Version

1988

Comments

Published in Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 81(6): 1021-1024 (1988).

Abstract

Female Caribbean fruit flies with oviposition opportunities remate frequently, two-thirds of them after 1 wk and approximately one-third every subsequent week. Those with limited chances to oviposit remate less frequently, and about half of them mate only once during their lifetime. Ovipositing females regain receptivity to male-produced pheromones within a week, unlike nonlaying females. Mortality rates also are higher for egglaying females.