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Mate-seeking behavior and reduced mating byEphestia cautella (Walker) in a sex pheromone-permeated atmosphere

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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.

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  1. Agricultural Research, Science and Education Administration, USDA, Insect Attractants, Behavior, and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, 32604, Gainesville, Florida

    David W. Hagstrum & Lloyd R. Davis Jr.

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Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, employed through a cooperative agreement with the Insect Attractants, Behavior, and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, Gainesville, Florida, 32604.

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Hagstrum, D.W., Davis, L.R. Mate-seeking behavior and reduced mating byEphestia cautella (Walker) in a sex pheromone-permeated atmosphere. J Chem Ecol 8, 507–515 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00987798

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