Temperature and Nutrition Impact Insect Longevity: Honey Water Extends Life Span!
The adult longevity of Microplitis tuberculifer was studied in different temperature and nutrition conditions. The results showed that adult longevity decreased as temperature increased. Water supply didn't affect longevity, but honey water extended it. The longest lifespan was at 18℃ with 20% honey water, while the shortest was at 30℃ without food. Females lived longer than males in the same conditions.