Table 1 Multivariable analysis of factors tested in association with the rate of insemination

Age of mosquito in days

 3

1

1

 4

1.34 (1.30–1.48)

3.40 (2.40–4.74)

 5

1.98 (1.62–2.43)

6.23 (3.23–12.0)

 6

2.81 (1.75–4.52)

6.20 (3.99–9.64)

Cage size

 Standard

1

1

 Large

1.02 (0.97–1.07)

2.13 (1.66–2.73)

Body size

 Wing length

0.68 (0.33–1.37)

6.68 (2.57–17.4)

Interaction between mosquito age and cage size

 3*standard

1

1

 3*large

1

1

 4*standard

1

1

 4*large

0.81 (0.63–1.04)

0.61 (0.32–0.69)

 5*standard

1

1

 5*large

0.80 (0.42–1.51)

0.53 (0.37–0.75)

 6*standard

1

1

 6*large

1.06 (0.67–1.70)

0.47 (0.42–0.52)