A "nuptial gift" is a present given by one partner to the other during a wedding or marriage ceremony. It symbolizes love, commitment, and celebration of their union. Full definition
On its back, the cockroach also sports modified curled wings that are no longer used for flying, and a specialised «tergal gland» that produces secretions as a kind of nuptial gift for females. (newscientist.com)
In the decorated cricket, the female detaches the gelatinous nuptial gift, which is made by the male, from the sperm capsule and feasts during sperm transfer. (sciencedaily.com)
Nuptial gifts occur in several insect species in various forms including nicely wrapped dead bugs collected by males, various body secretions, body parts or even the male's entire body. (sciencedaily.com)