Noctuidae adult mating and oviposition device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a Noctuidae adult mating and oviposition device, which belongs to the technical field of insect feeding and comprises a box made of light-proof materials, a lighting mechanism is arranged above the box and comprises supports arranged on a base and a lighting lamp connected between the supports through a telescopic connecting rod, and the lighting lamp is arranged on the base. A top groove is formed in the top of the box body, and an egg collecting mechanism is arranged in the top groove. According to the copulation and oviposition device for the noctuidae adults, the requirements of various experiments are met through the partition design, the box body is easy to clean and maintain due to the modular design, the experiment cost is reduced, and the occupied space is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of insect breeding technology, specifically relating to a mating and oviposition device for adult noctuid moths. Background Technology

[0002] The cotton bollworm is a major pest of many crops, causing serious damage to cotton, corn, tomatoes, and other crops. Extensive research has been conducted on the ecology, biochemical mechanisms, molecular mechanisms, and control techniques of the cotton bollworm. To support this research, large-scale artificial rearing of cotton bollworms indoors and timely provision of test insects have become crucial.

[0003] In the artificial rearing of cotton bollworms, because the bollworms have a large range of activity, if they are not confined to a certain area, they may starve to death due to lack of food, or suffer other external physical damage, leading to increased experimental costs and wasted space resources, and affecting the progress of subsequent experiments. Therefore, a new device is urgently needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mating and oviposition device for adult noctuid moths. This device, through its partitioned design, meets the requirements of various experiments. It also utilizes a ring-shaped water tank and lighting mechanism to ensure the humidity and light of the rearing environment. Furthermore, its modular design makes the enclosure easy to clean and maintain, reducing experimental costs and minimizing space requirements.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a mating and oviposition device for adult noctuid moths, comprising a box made of opaque material, an illumination mechanism above the box, the illumination mechanism comprising a bracket mounted on a base and an illumination lamp connected between the brackets via a telescopic connecting rod, and a top slot provided on the top of the box, wherein an egg collection mechanism is provided in the top slot.

[0006] Preferably, the egg collection mechanism includes a top partition with a rectangular through hole and an egg-laying gauze at the lower end of the top partition.

[0007] Preferably, the box body is provided with a dividing groove, and the dividing plate is embedded in the dividing groove.

[0008] Preferably, the inner wall of the box is provided with a hanging rod, and an annular water trough is provided below the hanging rod. A towel is provided on the hanging rod, and the lower end of the towel is placed in the annular water trough.

[0009] Preferably, the tank body has a water inlet on one side and a drain hole with a plug on the other side.

[0010] Preferably, a feeding pipe is provided below the annular water tank, the front end of the feeding pipe is inserted into the feeding hole on the side wall of the tank, the front end of the feeding pipe is provided with an outlet, and the rear end of the feeding pipe is provided with a plug.

[0011] Preferably, a control box is provided above the lighting lamp, a wireless module is installed on one side of the control box, a timer switch is installed on the control box, the output terminal of the control box is electrically connected to the input of the lighting lamp through a wire, and the lighting mechanism is powered by an external power source.

[0012] Therefore, this utility model adopts the above-mentioned mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths. The device ensures suitable humidity and light conditions through the design of an annular water tank and lighting mechanism, simulates the natural environment, promotes the healthy growth of adults, and adopts a modular design to make the box easy to clean and maintain, thus maintaining a good breeding environment.

[0013] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top view of a mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the box-shaped device for mating and oviposition of adult Noctuidae moths according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the top partition of a mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the feeding tube of a mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the lighting mechanism of a mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure Labels

[0020] 1. Box body; 2. Top slot; 3. Divider slot; 4. Divider plate; 5. Hanging rod; 6. Circular water tank; 7. Feeding pipe; 8. Feeding hole; 9. Plug; 10. Outlet piece; 11. Towel; 12. Drain hole; 13. Plug; 14. Top partition; 15. Egg-laying gauze; 16. Through hole; 17. Water inlet; 18. Base; 19. Bracket; 20. Connecting rod; 21. Lighting light; 22. Control box; 23. Timer switch; 24. Wireless module. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model should have the ordinary meaning understood by those skilled in the art.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses a mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths, comprising a housing 1 made of opaque material. A lighting mechanism is mounted on top of the housing 1, including a base 18 arranged horizontally on both sides. Supports 19 are mounted on the base 18, and the supports 19 are connected by telescopic connecting rods 20. Lighting lamps 21 are evenly spaced on the connecting rods 20. A control box 22 is mounted above the lighting lamps 21. A wireless module 24 is installed on one side of the control box 22, and a timer switch 23 is installed on the control box 22. The output of the control box 22 is electrically connected to the input of the lighting lamps 21 via a wire. The lighting mechanism is powered by an external power source. The lighting mechanism is designed to simulate a natural environment and utilizes the phototaxis of adult moths to induce oviposition on the egg collection mechanism. A microcontroller is installed inside the control box 22, which works in conjunction with the wireless module 24 to control the lighting mechanism via a mobile phone and simultaneously set the duration of the timer switch 23. When the predetermined time is reached, the control box 22 can disconnect the power supply to the lighting lamp 21.

[0024] The top of the box 1 has a top slot 2, which houses an egg collection mechanism. This mechanism includes a top partition 14 with rectangular through-holes 16. An oviposition gauze 15 is attached to the lower end of the top partition 14, wrapping around it and securing it to the other end with a wire. The oviposition gauze 15 serves as a substrate for adult insects to lay eggs and is used to collect them. The top slot 2 design facilitates disassembly and maintenance. Due to its modular design, when egg collection is needed, the unused egg collection mechanism can be easily replaced by horizontally pushing it in, allowing for convenient removal of the oviposition gauze 15 from the original mechanism. This rapid egg collection prevents the escape of adult insects from the box 1.

[0025] The box 1 has internal partition grooves 3, with partition plates 4 embedded within them, dividing the interior of the box 1 into multiple independent areas. Each independent area can be used for different adult insect pairing and egg-laying experiments. A hanging rod 5 is installed on the inner wall of the box 1, with a ring-shaped water trough 6 below the hanging rod 5. A towel 11 is attached to the hanging rod 5, with its lower end placed inside the ring-shaped water trough 6. When the ring-shaped water trough 6 is filled with water, the lower end of the towel 11 absorbs the moisture from the water trough 6 through capillary action, thus maintaining the humidity inside the box 1.

[0026] A water inlet 17 is provided on one side of the tank 1, and a drain hole 12 is provided on the other side of the tank 1. The drain hole 12 is used for drainage. A rubber plug 13 is provided inside the drain hole 12 and is inserted into the drain hole 12. The water inlet 17 and the drain hole 12 enable control of the water volume in the annular water tank 6, facilitate daily maintenance and disinfection, and maintain the hygiene of the breeding environment.

[0027] A feeding tube 7 is installed below the annular water tank 6. The front end of the feeding tube 7 is inserted into the feeding hole 8 on the side wall of the box 1, and a cap 9 is installed at the rear end of the feeding tube 7. There are multiple feeding holes 8, and each feeding hole 8 is equipped with a corresponding feeding tube 7. Nutrient solution is added to the feeding tube 7 according to the number of adult insects in different areas of the box 1. The nutrient solution is injected from the rear end of the feeding tube 7, and the cap 9 is closed after injection. An outlet 10 is installed at the front end of the feeding tube 7. The outlet 10 is made of absorbent cotton, which is used to absorb the nutrient solution and prevent the nutrient solution from flowing directly into the interior of the box 1 and contaminating the breeding environment inside the box 1. Adult insects obtain the nutrient solution through the outlet 10.

[0028] Therefore, this utility model adopts the above-mentioned mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths. The device meets the requirements of various experiments through its partitioned design, and ensures the humidity and light of the rearing environment by using a ring-shaped water tank and lighting mechanism. The modular design makes the box easy to clean and maintain, reduces experimental costs, and reduces the space occupied.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the technical solution of this utility model, and these modifications or equivalent substitutions cannot cause the modified technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mating and oviposition device for adult noctuid moths, characterized in that, The box includes a box made of opaque material, and a lighting mechanism is provided on the top of the box. The lighting mechanism includes a bracket set on the base and a light lamp connected between the brackets by a telescopic connecting rod. The top of the box is provided with a top slot, and an insect egg collection mechanism is provided in the top slot.

2. The mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insect egg collection mechanism includes a top partition with a rectangular through hole, and an egg-laying gauze is provided at the lower end of the top partition.

3. The mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body has a dividing groove inside, and the dividing plate is embedded in the dividing groove.

4. The mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box is provided with a hanging rod, and an annular water trough is provided below the hanging rod. A towel is provided on the hanging rod, and the lower end of the towel is placed in the annular water trough.

5. The mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank has a water inlet on one side and a drain hole with a plug on the other side.

6. The mating and oviposition device for adult Noctuidae moths according to claim 4, characterized in that, A feeding pipe is provided below the annular water tank. The front end of the feeding pipe is inserted into the feeding hole on the side wall of the tank. The front end of the feeding pipe is provided with an outlet, and the rear end of the feeding pipe is provided with a plug.

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