Size-assortative mating assessment (Baetidae)

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Method synopsis

Collection and measurement of copulating pairs compared to random samples from the same swarms to test for size-based mate selection patterns.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 1 paper using this protocol.

Procedure as described in the canonical source

Steps below were extracted from the paper that introduces this protocol — Swarming and mating behavior of a mayfly <i>Baetis bicaudatus</i> suggest stabilizing selection for male body size (2002), Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. Implementations in other papers (listed below) may differ.

1. Copulating pair collection
   On 26 and 28 July 1999 from 0945-1100 hours MDT, used a sweep net to collect copulating pairs of B. bicaudatus at the high-elevation location, measuring wing length and dry weight of 34 copulating pairs (males and females) collected over the 2 days, with 37 males collected randomly from swarms at approximately half-hour intervals each day.
   Quantities: 34 copulating pairs, 37 random males collected over 2 days at half-hour intervalsDuration: 0945-1100 hours MDT on 2 daysConditions: High-elevation site during morning swarming period
   Equipment: sweep net, Wild dissecting microscope, microbalance

Typical Equipment

• sweep net
• Wild dissecting microscope
• microbalance

Output Measurements

• copulating pair sizes
• random male sizes
• mating success probability

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

Species Studied With This Protocol

Places Where Used