Table 3 The relative mating indices for Glossina palpalis gambiensis in a field cage for different ages following chilling of male pupae
Male age and pupal treatment |  | Mating propensity | Relative mating index (±se) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (days) | Temperature (°C) | Storage (days) | n |  | Chilled |
6 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 0.705 ± 0.05 | 0.432 ± 0.07 |
9 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 0.925 ± 0.02 | 0.471 ± 0.04 |
3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0.415 ± 0.04 | 0.397 ± 0.05 |
6 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0.650 ± 0.07 | 0.362 ± 0.02 |
9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0.840 ± 0.05 | 0.510 ± 0.08 |
6 | 12.5 | 5 | 5 | 0.600 ± 0.13 | 0.341 ± 0.05 |
9 | 12.5 | 5 | 5 | 0.775 ± 0.08 | 0.464 ± 0.08 |
3 | 12.5 | 7 | 5 | 0.39 ± 0.07 | 0.322 ± 0.08 |
6 | 12.5 | 7 | 5 | 0.650 ± 0.07 | 0.457 ± 0.08 |
9 | 12.5 | 7 | 5 | 0.845 ± 0.05 | 0.444 ± 0.02 |