ISSN:
1570-7458
Keywords:
Spilonota ocellana D. & S.
;
Spilonota laricana Hein.
;
Lepidoptera
;
Tortricidae
;
sex pheromone
;
(Z)-8-tetradecenyl acetate
;
(Z)-8-tetradecen-1-ol
;
sibling species
;
reproductive isolation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The sex pheromones of Spilonota ocellana D. & S. and Spilonota laricana Hein. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) were identified by chemical analysis and field trapping. Female moths of the two species produce (Z)-8-tetradecenyl acetate, (Z)-8-tetradecen-1-ol and dodecyl acetate in almost the same proportions (98:1:1 and 97:3:1). Males of both species were best attracted to a blend of 10:1 to 1:1 Z8-14Ac:Z8-14OH. This indicates that mating barriers other than sex pheromones exist between sympatric populations.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00354214
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