ISSN:
1570-7458
Keywords:
Epirrita autumnata
;
Lepidoptera
;
Geometridae
;
(Z,Z,Z)-1,3,6,9-heneicosatetraene
;
sex pheromone
;
GC-EAD
;
chemical synthesis
;
field trapping
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract (Z,Z,Z)-1,3,6,9-Heneicosatetraene was identified as a sex pheromone component ofEpirrita autumnata (Borkhausen), (Lepidoptera: Geometridae). Gas chromatography coupled with electroantennographic detection revealed one active peak from female pheromone gland extracts. The chemical identification of the compound was based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, chemical micro-reactions and unambiguous synthesis. In a field test, a rubber septum loaded with 3000 μg of this compound showed highest attraction of maleE. autumnata moths compared to lower doses and the control. The attraction of males to a 300 μg bait was equivalent to that obtained using live virgin females.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02382175
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