Table 1 The number of genes with significant differences in expression in head tissues post-mating at four time points (P < 0.05).

0-2 hours post-mating

lower in mated females

93

higher in mated females

144

24 hours post-mating

lower in mated females

208

higher in mated females

118

48 hours post-mating

lower in mated females

283

higher in mated females

166

72 hours post-mating

lower in mated females

316

higher in mated females

229