A convenient lepidoptera adult rearing box

Abstract

The application provides a convenient lepidoptera adult feeding box, and relates to the field of insect adult breeding. The box body is made of transparent material, and a first window is formed through the side wall of the box body. A first half-drawing device is placed on the bottom plate in the box body. The first half-drawing device comprises a box body with an open end and a drawing plate drawn into the box body. The open end of the box body is tightly arranged at the first window on the side wall of the box body, and the size of the open end of the box body is not less than the size of the first window. A through hole is formed through the top wall of the box body. A slot is formed in the top wall of one end of the drawing plate. When the drawing plate is completely inserted into the box body, the slot is arranged opposite to the through hole. When the drawing plate is pulled to move the slot to the outside of the box body, the top wall of the end of the drawing plate away from the slot can shield the through hole. A first container is placed in the slot of the drawing plate and is used for containing nutrient solution. When the nutrient solution is replaced and added, the adult insects will not fly out of the box body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of insect adult breeding technology, and in particular to a convenient lepidopteran adult breeding box. Background Technology

[0002] Lepidoptera comprises 46 superfamilies and 126 families, with over 160,000 described species. It is the second largest order in the class Insecta. The vast majority of these species feed on plants and are among the most damaging pests in agricultural production, making their study extremely necessary.

[0003] Adult lepidopteran insects generally feed on nectar and water, and do not harm fruit (except for a few, such as fruit-piercing moths that damage nearly mature fruit). If the nutrient solution is not changed promptly during rearing, the adults may be unable to feed properly, thus affecting their growth. However, changing the nutrient solution presents the challenge of catching the adults as they fly out. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the technical problems described in the prior art, this application provides a convenient lepidopteran adult insect rearing box.

[0005] The present application provides a convenient lepidopteran adult insect rearing box using the following technical solution: A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box, including The enclosure is made of transparent material, and a first window is provided through the side wall of the enclosure; A first semi-pull-out device is placed on the bottom plate inside the box. The first semi-pull-out device includes a box body with an open end and a pull-out plate that is pulled out of the box body. The open end of the box body abuts against a first window on the side wall of the box body. The size of the open end of the box body is not smaller than the size of the first window. A through hole is formed in the top wall of the box body. A groove is formed on the top wall of one end of the pull-out plate. When the pull-out plate is fully inserted into the box body, the groove and the through hole are directly opposite each other. When the pull-out plate is pulled to move the groove outside the box body, the top wall of the pull-out plate away from the groove can block the through hole. The first container is placed in the slot of the pull-out plate and is used to hold the nutrient solution.

[0006] Furthermore, an annular groove is provided on the top wall of the pull-out plate at the recessed location to accommodate the top flange of the first container.

[0007] Furthermore, the height of the annular groove is not less than the thickness of the top flange of the first container.

[0008] Furthermore, the pull-out plate is configured as an inverted U-shape.

[0009] Furthermore, the first container is equipped with absorbent cotton for absorbing nutrient solution.

[0010] Furthermore, one end of the pull-out plate is fixed with a handle for easy pushing and pulling.

[0011] Furthermore, the box is also equipped with a second semi-pull-out device with the same structure as the first semi-pull-out device. The groove of the second semi-pull-out device contains a second container for placing insect pupae, and a second window corresponding to the second semi-pull-out device is opened on the side wall of the box.

[0012] Furthermore, the housing of the first semi-pull-out device and the housing of the second semi-pull-out device are arranged back to back, and the two are abutted against each other between the two opposite side walls of the housing.

[0013] Furthermore, an egg-laying pad is placed on the bottom plate of the box, and a slot is provided on the box for pulling out the egg-laying pad from the box.

[0014] Furthermore, a cuff device is provided on the side wall of the box.

[0015] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. By setting up a first semi-pull-out device, when adding or replacing nutrient solution, it is only necessary to pull the pull plate outward by the handle, and the first container is moved out of the box from the first window. At this time, the top wall of the pull plate away from the groove can block the through hole, so that the adult insects will not fly out of the box when adding or replacing nutrient solution in the first container. 2. Place an egg-laying pad at the bottom of the box. After the adults emerge, regularly observe whether there is mating behavior among the adults in the box. Use the slot and cuff device to remove and replace the egg-laying pad in the box in a timely manner to keep the environment inside the box clean. 3. After the adult insects lay their eggs on the egg-laying mat, remove the mat through the opening in time, use a small brush to remove the eggs, place them in the rearing board to hatch, and add a certain amount of feed so that the hatched larvae can grow normally and be used for generation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box in the embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first semi-pull-out device and the first container in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Box body; 2. First window; 3. First semi-pull-out device; 31. Box body; 32. Pull-out plate; 4. Through hole; 5. Slot; 6. First container; 7. Annular groove; 8. Handle; 9. Second semi-pull-out device; 10. Second container; 11. Second window; 12. Egg-laying pad; 13. Groove opening; 14. Cuff device. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention 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 invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0022] This application discloses a convenient rearing box for adult lepidopteran insects. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2 A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box includes a box body 1, a first semi-pull-out device 3 and a second semi-pull-out device 9 disposed within the box body 1, a first container 6 placed within the first semi-pull-out device 3, and a second container 10 placed within the second semi-pull-out device 9. The box body 1 is made of transparent acrylic material. A first window 2 and a second window 11 are respectively provided through a pair of opposite side walls of the box body 1. The first semi-pull-out device 3 corresponds to the first window 2, and the second semi-pull-out device 9 corresponds to the second window 11.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The first semi-pull-out device 3 and the second semi-pull-out device 9 are both placed on the bottom plate inside the box 1, and the first semi-pull-out device 3 and the second semi-pull-out device 9 have the same structure. The first semi-pull-out device 3 includes a box body 31 with an open end and a pull-out plate 32 that is pulled out of the box body 31. The box body 31 of the first semi-pull-out device 3 and the box body 31 of the second semi-pull-out device 9 are arranged back to back and are abutted between two opposite side walls of the housing 1, such that the open end of the box body 31 of the first semi-pull-out device 3 abuts against the first window 2 on the side wall of the housing 1, and the open end of the box body 31 of the second semi-pull-out device 9 abuts against the second window 11 on the side wall of the housing 1. The open end of the box body 31 of the first semi-pull-out device 3 abuts against the first window 2 on the side wall of the housing 1. At the same time, the size of the open end of the box body 31 of the first semi-pull-out device 3 is not smaller than the size of the first window 2, and the size of the open end of the box body 31 of the second semi-pull-out device 9 is not smaller than the size of the second window 11. A through hole 4 is provided through the top wall of the box body 31 near the open end.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The pull-out plate 32 is designed as an inverted U-shape, with a handle 8 fixed to one end for easy pushing and pulling. A groove 5 is formed through the top wall of one end of the pull-out plate 32. When the pull-out plate 32 is fully inserted into the box body 31, the groove 5 is aligned with the through hole 4. An annular groove 7 is formed on the pull-out plate 32 at the groove 5. The first container 6 is placed in the groove 5, and the flange of the first container 6 is located in the annular groove 7. This allows the pull-out plate 32 to be pulled out of the box body 1, moving the first container 6 outside the box body 1, at which point nutrient solution can be added to or replaced in the first container 6. To prevent adult insects from flying out of the first window 2 when the pull-out plate 32 is pulled, the height of the annular groove 7 is not less than the thickness of the flange at the top of the first container 6. At the same time, the top surface of the pull-out plate 32 is always in contact with the inner wall of the top of the box body 31. When the pull plate 32 moves the slot 5 outside the box 1, the top wall of the pull plate 32 away from the slot 5 can block the through hole 4. In order to facilitate the adult insects to feed on the nutrient solution, the first container 6 is filled with degreased cotton for absorbing the nutrient solution, and the nutrient solution is a 10%-20% concentration of honey water.

[0025] Reference Figure 1The second container 10, identical to the first container 6, is placed in the groove 5 of the box 31 of the second semi-pull-out device 9. When there are newly pupated lepidopteran insect pupae, the pull plate 32 of the second semi-pull-out device 9 can be pulled out of the box 1 through the second window 11, so that the second container 10 moves outside the box 1. Then, the newly pupated lepidopteran insect pupae are placed into the second container 10, and the pull plate 32 is pushed into the box 1 so that the second container 10 is aligned with the through hole 4 on the box 31 of the second semi-pull-out device 9. After the newly pupated lepidopteran insect pupae in the second container 10 emerge, they can fly from the box 1 to the first container 6 to feed. This ensures that when newly pupated lepidopteran insect pupae are added, the adult insects in the box 1 will not fly out of the box 1, thus making the study of lepidopteran insects more convenient.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 An egg-laying pad 12 is placed on the bottom plate of the box 1. The egg-laying pad 12 can be filter paper or gauze. After the lepidopteran adults emerge, the adults in the box 1 are observed regularly to see if they are mating. When the adults mate, they will lay eggs on the egg-laying pad 12. A slot 13 is opened at the connection between the side wall and the bottom wall of the box 1. The egg-laying pad 12 can be pulled out of the box 1 through the slot 13. Then, the eggs are brushed off with a small brush and placed in a feeding plate to hatch. A certain amount of feed is added so that the hatched larvae can grow normally and thus be used for generation.

[0027] To facilitate the smooth laying of the newly replaced egg-laying mat 12 on the bottom plate of the box 1, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Each of the two opposite side walls of the chamber 1 is equipped with a cuff device 14, which includes a glove and a metal clamp for sealing the glove onto the side wall of the chamber 1. A perforation is provided on the side wall of the chamber 1 corresponding to the glove. The test personnel place the newly replaced egg-laying pad 12 into the chamber 1 through the slot 13, then put on the glove and reach into the chamber 1 through the perforation to lay the newly replaced egg-laying pad 12 flat on the bottom plate of the chamber 1, thereby maintaining a clean environment inside the chamber 1.

[0028] The implementation principle of a convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: First, the egg-laying mat 12 is placed into the box body 1 through the slot 13. Then, wearing gloves, the hand is inserted into the box body 1 through the perforation to lay the egg-laying mat 12 flat on the bottom plate of the box body 1. Then, the pull plate 32 of the second semi-pull-out device 9 is pulled out of the box body 1 through the second window 11, so that the second container 10 is moved outside the box body 1. Then, the newly pupated lepidopteran pupa is placed in the box. Inside the second container 10, the pull plate 32 is pushed into the box 1, aligning the second container 10 with the through hole 4 on the box 31 of the second semi-pull-out device 9. Then, the pull plate 32 is pulled outwards from the box 1, moving the first container 6 outside the box 1. At this point, nutrient solution can be added to or replaced in the first container 6. Finally, the pull plate 32 is pushed back into the box 1, aligning the first container 6 with the through hole 4 on the box 31 of the first semi-pull-out device 3. After the lepidopteran insect pupae in the second container 10 emerge, they can fly from the box 1 to the first container 6 to feed. The growth of the adult lepidopterans can be observed through the box 1.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A convenient rearing box for adult lepidopteran insects, characterized in that, include The enclosure is made of transparent material, and a first window is provided through the side wall of the enclosure; A first semi-pull-out device is placed on the bottom plate inside the box. The first semi-pull-out device includes a box body with an open end and a pull-out plate that is pulled out of the box body. The open end of the box body abuts against a first window on the side wall of the box body. The size of the open end of the box body is not smaller than the size of the first window. A through hole is formed in the top wall of the box body. A groove is formed on the top wall of one end of the pull-out plate. When the pull-out plate is fully inserted into the box body, the groove and the through hole are directly opposite each other. When the pull-out plate is pulled to move the groove outside the box body, the top wall of the pull-out plate away from the groove can block the through hole. The first container is placed in the slot of the pull-out plate and is used to hold the nutrient solution.

2. The convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top wall of the pull-out plate has an annular groove at the recess for accommodating the top flange of the first container.

3. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the annular groove is not less than the thickness of the top flange of the first container.

4. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pull-out panel is configured as an inverted U-shape.

5. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first container contains absorbent cotton for absorbing nutrient solution.

6. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the pull-out plate is fixed with a handle for easy pushing and pulling.

7. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box is also equipped with a second semi-pull-out device with the same structure as the first semi-pull-out device. The groove of the second semi-pull-out device contains a second container for placing insect pupae. A second window corresponding to the second semi-pull-out device is opened on the side wall of the box.

8. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing of the first semi-pull-out device and the housing of the second semi-pull-out device are arranged back to back, and the two are abutted against each other between the two opposite side walls of the housing.

9. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, An egg-laying pad is placed on the bottom plate of the box, and a slot is provided on the box for pulling out the egg-laying pad from the box.

10. A convenient lepidopteran adult rearing box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the box is equipped with a cuff device.

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