Mating Hornet moth



copulation of sesia apiformis. female(above) larger male(bottom) , differing number of strises apparent.


mate searching

female s. apiformis use specialized posterior glands emit sex pheromones in order attract potential mates. when female ready mate, after emerging pupae, raises abdomen , releases pheromones several minutes @ time. effectiveness of calling crucial mating moths have short lifespan in mate , reproduce.


female-male interaction

the male s. apiformis not appear exhibit courtship behavior; male , female come contact begin mating. after female has mated 1 male, not wait mate again. each female mates several times before laying eggs. males not appear show preference virgin females begin trying mate female after has finished mating. copulation performed on trunk of tree female positioned above male.








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