. Annual report. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects. Fig. 1—Wire Screen Oviposition Cage. Fig. 2—Improved Battery Jar Oviposition Cage Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the types of oviposition cages used in the insectary for the egg-laying experiments. The wire screen cage (Fig. 1) has proved to be the best type, permitting free air circulation, and more natural conditions. Fecundity.—In order to secure information on the number of eggs laid by females, cages like those shown in the illustrations were used in the insectary. Two and three female moths were used in each cage with
. Annual report. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects. Fig. 1—Wire Screen Oviposition Cage. Fig. 2—Improved Battery Jar Oviposition Cage Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the types of oviposition cages used in the insectary for the egg-laying experiments. The wire screen cage (Fig. 1) has proved to be the best type, permitting free air circulation, and more natural conditions. Fecundity.—In order to secure information on the number of eggs laid by females, cages like those shown in the illustrations were used in the insectary. Two and three female moths were used in each cage with a similar number of males. The table below gives the results secured along with the average daily temperature throughout the oviposition period for each generation of moths. It will be noted that the females laid best at. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Entomological Society of Ontario; Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto, The Society
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