The Insect That Eats Her Lover Alive During Mating

Scientists have actually tracked this with radioactive proteins and found that cannibalized males pass on almost 90% of their amino acids directly to the offspring, compared to only 25% from males who survive. The females who eat their mates produce more than double the number of eggs. So from a pure evolution standpoint, his death isn't a waste, its the ultimate form of parental investment. Researchers also found that during breeding season, males can make up over 60% of the females entire diet. She not just mating with him, she's feeding off him.

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