ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Lepidoptera
;
Tortricidae
;
sex pheromone
;
pheromone biosynthesis
;
pheromone evolution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A survey has been carried out to identify the major sex pheromone gland components in 30 species of Australian tortricid moths. While more than half the species examined have (Z)-11-, (E)-11-, and/or (Z)-9-tetrade-cenyl acetates as the principal components, these compounds were not detected in some plesiomorphic taxa where combinations of (Z)-5 and (Z)-7 or (Z)-8 and (Z)-10 isomers are present. The results are discussed in relation to tortricid classification and current theories on pheromone evolution.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01019344
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