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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Mate-seeking behavior and reduced mating byEphestia cautella (Walker) in a sex pheromone-permeated atmosphere
Author(s):		Hagstrum DW; Davis LR;
Address:		"Agricultural Research, Science and Education Administration, USDA, Insect Attractants, Behavior, and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, 32604, Gainesville, Florida"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1982
Volume:		8
Issue:		2
Page Number:		507 - 515
DOI:		10.1007/BF00987798
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"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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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEHagstrum, D W Davis, L R Jr eng 1982/02/01 J Chem Ecol. 1982 Feb; 8(2):507-15. doi: 10.1007/BF00987798"