ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Choristoneura fumiferana
;
Lepidoptera
;
Tortricidae
;
carbohydrates
;
sucrose
;
feeding preference
;
behavior
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Spruce budworm larvae reared on an artificial diet were tested for preference of twelve carbohydrates over a water control. A strong preference for sucrose was seen, followed by fructose, inositol, and glucose. Male and female larvae do not differ in their responses to sucrose. The behavioral threshold for sucrose is at 10−4 to 10−3 M, with a peak response in the range of 0.01 to 0.05 M sucrose.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00984019