Sena, A.K.L.d.S., Tomás, M.F.M., de Oliveira, M.T., da Cunha, F.M., & Pontes, W.J.T. 2025 Macronutrient composition of spermatophores of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri varies depending on male feeding?. Physiological Entomology https://doi.org/10.1111/phen.12490
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Notes: We hypothesized that the spermatophores of C. montrouzieri show significant variations in nutrient composition when dietary modifications occur and whether this affects female fecundity and fertility. To test this hypothesis, we analysed the macronutrients proteins, lipids, sugars and glycogen using colorimetric methods. We tested for quantitative changes in these macronutrients in adult males well fed with Planococcus citri mealybugs, under limited amounts of P. citri (food scarcity), and with honey.
