After mating, the females in these species lay hundreds of eggs. They place the eggs one per leaf on the underside of the leaf. They only lay eggs on the plants their offspring need to eat (see Food Habits).

Breeding season: Spring, Summer, and Early Fall.

Key Reproductive Features: semelparous ; seasonal breeding ; sexual ; fertilization (Internal ); oviparous

These insects do not take care of their offspring.

Parental Investment: no parental involvement