Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction whereby offspring are produced without the embryo being fertilised by a male. There are a reasonable number of species of insect that can reproduce parthenogenetically but perhaps the most well know is the Indian or Laboratory stick insect (Carausius morosus).

Which pest reproduces Parthenogenetically?

Parthenogenesis is derived from the Greek words for “virgin birth,” and several insect species including aphids, bees, and ants are known to reproduce by parthenogenesis.

What is parthenogenesis with example?

Parthenogenesis takes place in both asexual animals and plants. In animals, the embryo develops from an unfertilized egg. ... Several species of insects can reproduce asexually by parthenogenesis including honeybees and ants. Another example of a parthenogenetic invertebrate is the water fleas (daphnia of order Cladocera).