Kowa. has filed a patent for a bagworm moth breeding method and egg collection device. The device includes a tubular container with specific features for collecting eggs efficiently. The method simplifies the breeding process and enhances egg collection from bagworm moths. GlobalData’s report on Kowa gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Bagworm moth breeding and egg collection device

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Kowa Co Ltd

A patent application (Publication Number: US20240016131A1) describes a bagworm moth egg collection device designed to facilitate the collection and breeding of bagworm moths. The device consists of a tubular container with an insert hole for female adults, a receiving part for the abdomen, and an egg-holding part for collected eggs. The device may include a ventilating means, removable egg-receiving means, and a lid to occlude the insert hole. Additionally, the container may be made of transparent or translucent material for easy observation.

Furthermore, the patent application outlines a bagworm moth breeding method involving inserting the female adult into the device for mating, particularly focusing on apterous and apodous morphospecies. The method also includes a process for collecting eggs and producing first instar bagworms by incubating the eggs in the device. The method emphasizes the removal of the female after egg-laying and provides options for collecting eggs before or after incubation. Overall, the patent application details a comprehensive system for efficiently collecting bagworm moth eggs and facilitating their breeding and development into first instar bagworms.

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