How Do Female Beetles Quench Their Wetness Through Sex?

Some insects do all the mating in a single day, such as bees and ants. Some queens secrete fluid to protect that male's semen from rival sperm. Baby flies can get characteristics from males who have had sex with their mother, but not their father. It used to be believed by humans, by people in ancient Greek time, your children would have things from whoever you had sex with - whether it was the father or not.