Courtship Index
Fraction of observation time spent performing any courtship sub-behavior, computed per 10-second sliding window
ConductVision · Behavioral Analysis
Drosophila Courtship Assay
Automated quantification of courtship ritual behaviors and mating success.
DrosophilaReproductive BehaviorAuto Export
ConductVision / Drosophila Courtship Assay
Recording / Trial 3fly tracked
Courtship Index0.65
Wing Extension42s
Cop. Latency8.2min
Key Parameters
Metrics automatically extracted by ConductVision.
Wing Extension Duration
Cumulative time in unilateral wing vibration (courtship song), detected via wing-angle pose estimation
Following Time
Duration of oriented pursuit where the male heading aligns within 30° of the female bearing
Copulation Latency
Time from introduction of the pair to successful mounting, a key measure of male vigor and female receptivity
Copulation Duration
Length of the mating event from mounting to dismount, typically 15–20 minutes in wild-type Canton-S
Courtship Bout Frequency
Number of discrete courtship episodes separated by at least 2 seconds of non-courtship locomotion
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Licking Events
Count of proboscis extension contacts with the female abdomen, a late-stage courtship behavior preceding mounting
Song Pulse / Sine Ratio
Relative proportion of pulse vs. sine song modes during wing vibration, reflecting species-specific courtship signals
Female Rejection Rate
Frequency of ovipositor extrusion, kicking, or decamping responses by the female during male courtship attempts
Inter-Fly Distance
Mean and minimum separation between male and female centroids across the session, indexing courtship engagement
What is the Drosophila Courtship Assay?
Drosophila courtship is a stereotyped multi-step ritual comprising orientation, following, wing extension (song production), licking, and attempted copulation. Courtship behavior integrates sensory processing, motor circuits, and motivational state, making it a powerful model for studying neural circuits, pheromone signaling, and sexual selection.
ConductVision tracks both male and female flies with identity preservation, automatically classifying courtship sub-behaviors using body orientation and wing angle detection. The software outputs courtship index, bout analysis, and latency metrics for genetic screens and neurobiology studies.
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