ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Sex pheromone
;
(Z)-11-hexadecenal
;
Brithys crini
;
Lepidoptera
;
Noctuidae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The existence of a female sex pheromone of the noctuid mothBrithys crini Fabricius was confirmed in both laboratory bioassay and field tests. Crude extracts and airborne volatiles from females were analyzed by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry and the data compared with authentic compounds. The primary sex pheromonal compound was Z11-16: Ald. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the external surface of the sex pheromone gland was covered with folds that might increase the sex pheromone evaporation area.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00992586
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