A breeding device for harpactor fuscipes

By designing an egg-laying plate, an egg-collecting window, and automated humidity control within the breeding box, the problems of frequent relocation and insufficient humidity control in traditional forked bug breeding were solved, thereby improving the survival rate and breeding efficiency of forked bugs.

CN224539190UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24YUNNAN TOBACCO CO CHUXIONG PREFECTURE CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUNNAN TOBACCO CO CHUXIONG PREFECTURE CO
Filing Date
2025-08-19
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional breeding of forked-horned bugs requires frequent transfer of nymphs and adults, and the egg masses are difficult to collect as they adhere to the box walls. The lack of automated support for humidity control also affects the survival rate.

Method used

A device was designed that includes a breeding box, a sieve plate, a top cover, a storage hopper, and a humidification unit. The top cover is equipped with an egg-laying plate and an egg-collecting window. The feeding of the storage hopper is controlled by a spiral blade, and the ventilation net and humidity sensor realize automatic humidity regulation.

Benefits of technology

This method enables concealed egg-laying, convenient egg collection, and feeding of the forked-horned bug, improving the survival rate, reducing the risk of escape, and enhancing the level of automation in aquaculture.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of rearing devices of fork angle armoured flower bug, comprising: rearing box;Screening plate, screening plate is placed in the bottom of the rearing box, the screening plate includes upper and lower arranged sieve hole plate one and sieve hole plate two;Top cover, top cover is fixedly connected at the top of rearing box, the inside vertical fixed connection of the top cover has oviposition plate, the top of the top cover detachably installs humidifying portion, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: top cover four sides are all set up egg-collecting window, egg-collecting window outside is rotatably installed with turnover cover, by opening turnover cover, the egg of oviposition plate outside can be collected, it is convenient to operate, storage barrel is fixedly connected in top cover middle part, inside rotation has spiral blade for controlling discharging, top portion is provided with charging port and installs sealing cover, bottom portion is provided with discharge port, spiral blade middle part is vertically slidably connected pressing rod, pressing rod bottom portion installs the sealing plug for plugging storage barrel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical technology, specifically to a breeding device for the forked-horned bug. Background Technology

[0002] The forked-horned bug (Spodoptera litura) is a predatory natural enemy insect, mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. It possesses highly efficient predation capabilities against the larvae of various pests, including Lepidoptera (such as the fall armyworm, beet armyworm, and cotton bollworm), Coleoptera, and Hemiptera. Its advantages include a wide predation range, long-term pest control period, and suitability for large-scale rearing. Therefore, it is widely used to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and improve the safety of agricultural products. Traditional rearing methods require frequent transfer of nymphs and adults, and egg masses often adhere to the container walls, making collection difficult and prone to escape and hygiene problems. Furthermore, the lack of automated support for humidity control in the rearing environment affects survival rates. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a breeding device for the forked-horn bug, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a breeding device for the forked-horn bug, comprising:

[0005] breeding boxes;

[0006] A sieve plate is placed at the bottom of the breeding box. The sieve plate includes a sieve hole plate one and a sieve hole plate two arranged vertically.

[0007] A top cover is fixed to the top of the breeding box. An egg-laying plate is vertically fixed inside the top cover. A humidifier is detachably installed on the top of the top cover.

[0008] The storage bin is fixed to the middle of the top cover. Inside the storage bin, there are rotating spiral blades for controlling the feeding. A pressing rod is vertically slidably connected to the middle of the spiral blades. A sealing plug for sealing the storage bin is installed at the bottom of the pressing rod.

[0009] Preferably, the breeding box is equipped with a breathable mesh on its side, and a door is rotatably installed on one side of the breeding box.

[0010] Preferably, both the first sieve plate and the second sieve plate are inserted into the inside of the breeding box. A green plant placement area is provided in the middle of the first sieve plate, and the mesh size of the first sieve plate is larger than that of the second sieve plate.

[0011] Preferably, water troughs are fixedly connected to the four corners inside the breeding box and to the top of the perforated sieve plate one and perforated sieve plate two.

[0012] Preferably, the top cover has egg collection windows on all four sides, and a flip cover is rotatably installed on the outside of the egg collection window.

[0013] Preferably, the humidification unit includes a water tank threaded onto the top of the top cover, a sealing cap threaded onto the top of the water tank, a cotton swab tube fixedly connected inside the water tank, an atomizing plate installed at the bottom of the water tank, and a cotton thread in the middle of the cotton swab tube connected to the atomizing plate.

[0014] Preferably, a drive tube is rotatably connected to the top of the storage hopper, the spiral blade is fixedly connected to the drive tube, a rotating handwheel is fixedly connected to the top of the drive tube, and a spring is sleeved between the top of the pressing rod and the rotating handwheel.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The top cover is a truncated pyramid structure, with two staggered oviposition plates vertically fixed inside. Both the top cover and the oviposition plates are semi-transparent light-blocking plates, which can attract the forked-horned bugs to oviposition plates to lay eggs in a concealed environment at the top of the breeding box, based on the bugs' habit of laying eggs at the top of the breeding box. Egg collection windows are opened on all four sides of the top cover, and flip-top plates are rotatably installed on the outside of the egg collection windows. By opening the flip-top plates, the eggs on the outside of the oviposition plates can be collected, which is convenient to operate. By driving the sealing plug downward to separate the sealing plug from the discharge port, and then driving the spiral blade to rotate, the feed can be spirally dropped from the storage bucket for feeding, which is convenient to control the feeding speed and amount. After feeding, the pressure on the pressing rod is released, and the pressing rod returns to its original position under the action of the spring, which drives the sealing plug to seal the bottom of the storage bucket to prevent feed leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the egg collection window of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the breeding box of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the perforated plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the perforated plate II of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water storage tank of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage bin of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Breeding box; 2. Top cover; 3. Flip-top cover; 4. Water tank; 5. Box door; 6. Perforated sieve plate one; 7. Perforated sieve plate two; 8. Green plant placement area; 9. Egg-laying plate; 10. Egg collection window; 11. Rotating handwheel; 12. Atomizing plate; 13. Cotton swab tube; 14. Water tank; 15. Feed storage bucket; 16. Spiral blade; 17. Sealing plug; 18. Drive tube; 19. Spring; 20. Pressing rod. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, this utility model provides a technical solution: a breeding device for *Trigonella foetida*, comprising: a breeding box 1; a sieve plate slidably inserted into the bottom of the breeding box 1, the sieve plate including a first sieve plate 6 and a second sieve plate 7 arranged vertically, the breeding box 1 having a limiting groove that cooperates with the first sieve plate 6 and the second sieve plate 7; a top cover 2 fixedly connected to the top of the breeding box 1, and the top cover 2 having a truncated pyramidal structure, with an oviposition plate 9 vertically fixed inside the top cover 2, two corresponding oviposition plates 9 being staggered. A humidifier is detachably installed on the top of the breeding box 1, and a humidity sensor connected to the humidifier is installed inside the breeding box 1. The feed hopper 15 is fixed to the middle of the top cover 2. The inside of the feed hopper 15 has a rotating spiral blade 16 for controlling the feeding. The top of the feed hopper 15 is provided with a feeding port, and a sealing cover is installed inside the feeding port. The bottom of the feed hopper 15 is provided with a discharge port. A pressing rod 20 is vertically slidably connected to the middle of the spiral blade 16, and a sealing plug 17 for sealing the feed hopper 15 is installed at the bottom of the pressing rod 20.

[0026] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a controller is installed on the top of the top cover 2. When the humidity inside the breeding box 1 is high, the inside of the breeding box 1 can be humidified by the humidifier. Artificial feed is placed in the water storage tank 14. When feeding is required, the sealing plug 17 is driven downward to separate the sealing plug 17 from the discharge port of the storage tank 15. Then, the spiral blade 16 is driven to rotate to spiral the feed out of the storage tank 15.

[0027] In one embodiment, the breeding box 1 has a transparent outer structure on the side and is equipped with a breathable net, and a box door 5 is rotatably installed on one side of the breeding box 1.

[0028] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the ventilation net facilitates air circulation between the inside of the breeding box 1 and the outside, and the door 5 allows for operation inside the breeding box 1.

[0029] In one embodiment, both the perforated plate 6 and the perforated plate 7 are inserted into the inside of the breeding box 1. A green plant placement area 8 is provided in the middle of the perforated plate 6, and the position of the green plant placement area 8 corresponds to that of the storage bucket 15. The mesh size of the perforated plate 6 is larger than that of the perforated plate 7. Water tanks 4 are fixedly connected to the four corners inside the breeding box 1 and to the top of the perforated plates 6 and 7.

[0030] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first sieve plate intercepts older larvae and adults of the forked-horn bug. The aperture of the sieve plate is smaller than the thorax width of the older larvae, which facilitates the grading of the insects during the breeding process. The second sieve plate intercepts larvae of the forked-horn bug. The aperture of the sieve plate is smaller than the thorax width of the larvae, which prevents the larvae from escaping. At the same time, it can separate the insect excrement produced during the breeding process. The water tank 4 is filled with an absorbent sponge, and a corresponding water bottle is installed on the outside of the breeding box 1. The inside of the water bottle is filled with a cotton thread connected to the sponge.

[0031] In one embodiment, the top cover 2 has four egg collection windows 10 on each side, and a flip cover 3 is rotatably installed on the outside of the egg collection window 10.

[0032] It should be noted that in this embodiment, both the top cover 2 and the oviposition plate 9 are semi-transparent light-blocking plates, which can attract the forked-horned bugs to the oviposition plate to lay eggs according to their habit of laying eggs on the top of the breeding box in a concealed environment. The eggs on the outside of the oviposition plate 9 can be collected by opening the flip cover 3.

[0033] In one embodiment, the humidification unit includes a water tank 14 threadedly mounted on the top of the top cover 2, a sealing cap threadedly connected to the top of the water tank 14, a cotton swab tube 13 fixedly connected inside the water tank 14, an atomizing plate 12 installed at the bottom of the water tank 14, a cotton thread in the middle of the cotton swab tube 13 connected to the atomizing plate 12, and a through hole that mates with the atomizing plate 12 provided on the top of the breeding box 1.

[0034] It should be noted that in this embodiment, water can be added to the inside of the water tank 14 by opening the sealing cover. The cotton swab tube 13 is a plastic tube with cotton thread installed inside, and through holes are opened on both sides of the cotton swab tube 13 to facilitate water to enter the cotton swab tube 13. The bottom of the water tank 14 is equipped with a wire connected to the atomizing plate 12. When the humidity sensor inside the breeding box 1 detects a signal, it sends the signal to the controller, and the controller controls the atomizing plate 12 to atomize and humidify the inside of the breeding box 1.

[0035] In one embodiment, a drive tube 18 is rotatably connected to the top of the storage tank 15, a spiral blade 16 is fixedly connected to the drive tube 18, a rotating handwheel 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the drive tube 18, a spring 19 is sleeved between the top of the pressing rod 20 and the rotating handwheel 11, the bottom of the storage tank 15 is a conical structure, and the spiral blade 16 is a conical spiral blade 16 that cooperates with the conical structure.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when feeding the inside of the breeding box 1, the palm presses the pressing rod 20 downwards, the pressing rod 20 causes the sealing plug 17 to separate from the bottom outlet of the storage bucket 15, the finger rotates the rotating handwheel 11, the rotating handwheel 11 drives the drive tube 18 to rotate, the drive tube 18 drives the spiral blade 16 to rotate, the spiral blade 16 causes the inside of the storage bucket 15 to fall down, after feeding is completed, the pressure on the pressing rod 20 is released, the pressing rod 20 is reset upwards under the action of the spring 19, the pressing rod 20 drives the sealing plug 17 to seal the bottom of the storage bucket 15.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," "third," or "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A breeding device for the forked-horn bug, characterized in that: include: Aquaculture box (1); A sieve plate is placed at the bottom of the breeding box (1). The sieve plate includes a sieve hole plate one (6) and a sieve hole plate two (7) arranged vertically. Top cover (2), the top cover (2) is fixed to the top of the breeding box (1), the inside of the top cover (2) is vertically fixed with an egg-laying plate (9), and the top of the top cover (2) is detachably installed with a humidifier; The storage bin (15) is fixed to the middle of the top cover (2). Inside the storage bin (15) there is a rotating spiral blade (16) for controlling the feeding. A pressing rod (20) is vertically slidably connected to the middle of the spiral blade (16). A sealing plug (17) for sealing the storage bin (15) is installed at the bottom of the pressing rod (20).

2. The breeding device for *Trigonella foetida* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The breeding box (1) is equipped with a breathable net on its side, and a box door (5) is rotatably installed on one side of the breeding box (1).

3. The breeding device for *Trigonella foetida* according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the perforated plate one (6) and the perforated plate two (7) are inserted into the inside of the breeding box (1). A green plant placement area (8) is provided in the middle of the perforated plate one (6). The mesh of the perforated plate one (6) is larger than that of the perforated plate two (7).

4. The breeding device for *Trigonella foetida* according to claim 3, characterized in that: Water tanks (4) are fixed to the four corners inside the breeding box (1) and at the top of the perforated plate one (6) and perforated plate two (7).

5. The breeding device for *Trigonella foetida* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (2) has four egg collection windows (10) on each side, and a flip cover plate (3) is rotatably installed on the outside of the egg collection window (10).

6. The breeding device for *Trigonella foetida* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidification unit includes a water tank (14) threadedly installed on the top of the top cover (2). The top of the water tank (14) is threadedly connected to a sealing cap. A cotton swab tube (13) is fixedly connected inside the water tank (14). An atomizing plate (12) is installed at the bottom of the water tank (14). The cotton thread in the middle of the cotton swab tube (13) is connected to the atomizing plate (12).

7. A breeding device for *Trigonella foetida* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the storage tank (15) is rotatably connected to a drive tube (18), the spiral blade (16) is fixedly connected to the drive tube (18), the top of the drive tube (18) is fixedly connected to a rotating handwheel (11), and a spring (19) is sleeved between the top of the pressing rod (20) and the rotating handwheel (11).