ISSN:
1570-7458
Keywords:
Heliothis virescens
;
Lepidoptera
;
Noctuidae
;
feeding behavior
;
oviposition behavior
;
electrophysiology
;
deterrence
;
antifeedant
;
quinine
;
quinidine
;
atropine
;
caffeine
;
denatonium benzoate
;
naringin
;
sucrose octaacetate
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Some compounds that are bitter-tasting to humans, both alkaloidal (quinine, quinidine, atropine, caffeine) and non-alkaloidal (denatonium benzoate, sucrose octaacetate, naringin), deterred feeding and oviposition by Heliothis virescens (F.) in laboratory and field cage experiments. Preliminary electrophysiological studies of gustatory sensilla on the ovipositor of H. virescens provided evidence of 3 neurons, one of which is responsive to sucrose. Preliminary indications are that responses of this neuron may be inhibited by quinine and denatonium benzoate.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00189720
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