Characterizing physical interactions between male and female mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) in relation to female receptivity and insemination outcomes using a hydrophobic fluorescent dye
M. M. Cramer, T. M. Gabel, L. Duvall
This study uses a hydrophobic fluorescent dye to track physical interactions between male and female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, revealing that copulatory attempts occur regardless of female receptivity and often fail to result in insemination.
bioRxiv · May 25, 2023Animal Behavior & Cognition