Abstract
Reproductive activity and duration of life are two biological variables which play important roles in the economy of any species. The relationships between them have not only broad biological significance but also, in many cases, considerable economic importance. Hence detailed studies of reproduction and longevity in particular species are of general as well as specific interest. The common bean weevil (Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say)) has proven to be a highly satisfactory species for such studies; its reproductive activity can be measured by egg counts and its duration of life in days. Since relatively few data on these biological variables are available for insects, we present here a summary of the features of egg production by mated and unmated females and longevity of mated and unmated individuals. The results are analyzed statistically and compared with those of similar studies reported for other insects.
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