ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Almond moth
;
Ephestia cautella
;
Lepidoptera
;
Pyralidae
;
stored products
;
pest management
;
behavior
;
density
;
flight
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The mating rate ofEphestia cautella (Walker) was inversely related to the level of pheromone permeating the air. However, permeation did not prevent mating by altering the number of females calling or the frequency, duration, or pattern of male flight. Instead, permeation probably prevented mating by reducing the distance from which a male can respond to a female. The pheromone level necessary to achieve a particular reduction in mating increases with moth density.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00987798
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