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Megan E Meuti¹, Lydia R Fyie¹, Maria Fiorta¹

¹Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA.

Integrative and Comparative Biology

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Female insects face trade-offs between surviving winter diapause and reproducing afterward. Factors like overwintering stage, energy use, environment, and climate change impact this balance.

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Area of Science:

* Entomology
* Ecology
* Environmental Science

Background:

* In temperate climates, insects enter diapause, a developmental arrest, to survive winter.
* Diapause occurs at specific life stages (egg, larva, pupa, adult), varying by species.
* Overwintering strategies are crucial for insect survival and subsequent reproduction.

Purpose of the Study:

* To review literature on how overwintering impacts female insect reproduction.
* To identify key factors influencing the survival-reproduction trade-off in insects.
* To explore the effects of environmental changes on insect overwintering and reproduction.

Main Methods:

* Targeted, non-systematic literature review.
* Analysis of factors affecting overwintering survival and post-diapause reproduction.
* Examination of environmental influences, including climate change and urban factors.

Main Results:

* Overwintering stage, female energy investment, winter conditions, and male contributions influence survival-reproduction trade-offs.
* Climate change, light pollution, and urban heat can modify these trade-offs.
* Understanding these trade-offs is vital for insect management and conservation.

Conclusions:

* Female insect reproduction is significantly influenced by overwintering strategies and environmental factors.
* Climate change and urbanization present complex challenges and opportunities for insect populations.
* Research into insect diapause and reproduction informs pest management and conservation efforts.