ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Aphytis yanonensis
;
Hymenoptera
;
Aphelinidae
;
oviposition stimulant
;
kairomone
;
Unaspis yanonensis
;
Homoptera
;
Diaspididae
;
cuticular wax
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Aphytis yanonensis De Bach & Rosen, a parasitic wasp of the arrowhead scale,Unaspis yanonensis (Kuwana), was introduced to Japan to controlU. yanonensis. A. yanonensis recognizes a host insect by antennal contact and deposits eggs on the insect body underneath the scale. Ovipositional behavior is induced by perceiving the cuticular wax of the host insect,U. yanonensis, and other coccoids. Chemical composition of the cuticular wax was analyzed and oviposition stimulants were isolated following a bioassay usingA. yanonensis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01014098
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