Delayed copulation and mating in the malaria vector Anopheles funestus compared to Anopheles arabiensis
Emmanuel E. Hape, Alex Thadei Ngonyani, Daniel Mathias Mabula, Joel Daniel Nkya, Claus Augustino Thomas, Mohamed Jumanne Omari, Doreen Josen Siria, Halfan S. Ngowo, Lizette L. Koekemoer, Fredros O. Okumu
This study compares mating behavior between Anopheles funestus and Anopheles arabiensis under controlled conditions, finding species-specific differences in copulation timing and light response.
bioRxiv · Jan 20, 2025 · PreprintEcology