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This study investigates the impact of water access on the reproductive success of female bean beetles, specifically focusing on the average number of eggs laid and hatch rates. Three independent trials were conducted in 2010, analyzing the average number of eggs produced by females under two conditions: with and without water access. Additionally, we assessed the average hatching success of offspring from mating pairs in both conditions. The results highlight the crucial role of water in the reproductive strategies of bean beetles.
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Figure 1a. Average number of eggs laid by female bean beetles (with and without access to water) on mung beans. A total of 6 independent trials were performed in 2010.
Figure 1b. Average number of hatches by mating pairs of bean beetles that received water or did not receive water. A total of 6 independent trials were performed in 2010.
Figure 1c. Average hatch rate of offspring by mating pairs of bean beetles that received water or did not receive water. A total of 6 independent trials were performed in 2010.