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Mating system, age, and reproductive performance in Tenuisvalvae notata, a long-lived ladybird beetle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

Amanda C. Túler ,
C.S.A. Silva-Torres ,
J.B. Torres ,
R.B. Moraes  and
A.R.S. Rodrigues
Amanda C. Túler
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology and Acarology, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, Brazil
C.S.A. Silva-Torres*
Affiliation:
Departamento de Agronomia – Entomologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos 52171-900, Recife – PE, Brazil
J.B. Torres
Affiliation:
Departamento de Agronomia – Entomologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos 52171-900, Recife – PE, Brazil
R.B. Moraes
Affiliation:
Departamento de Agronomia – Entomologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos 52171-900, Recife – PE, Brazil
A.R.S. Rodrigues
Affiliation:
Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde, Diretoria e Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação; Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
*
*Author for correspondence Tel: +55 81 3320-6218 Fax: +55 81 3320 6205 E-mail: christian.silva@ufrpe.br
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Abstract

The long-lived polygynandrous ladybird beetle Tenuisvalvae notata (Mulsant) found in Brazil was evaluated in the laboratory for the effects of multiple mating and aging on its reproductive performance. This species is native to South America and is an important predator of mealybugs. Specifically studied were partner choice, female reproductive success, adult longevity, male virility, and offspring development. Young (5–10 days old) and older virgin females (95–100 days old) were subjected to either a single mate or multiple mating with the same or different males of various mating status (virgin or previously mated once, twice, and thrice). Results revealed a preference in both genders to mate with previously known partners. Additionally, younger females had higher fecundity and greater longevity when mated only once in comparison to those mated multiple times. Fecundity, fertility, and offspring development were similar across the treatments regardless of the number of mating or male mating history. Fecundity and fertility decreased throughout the oviposition period regardless of mating treatment.

Keywords

agingmultiple matingreproductionmate choice
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 108 , Issue 5 , October 2018 , pp. 616 - 624
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