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Acta Physiol Pol

Title:		The design of an olfactometer and a method for quantitative stud on the effect of odours on insect behaviour
Author(s):		Lux S;
Address:		"Department of Applied Entomology, Agricultural University, Warsaw"
Journal Title:		Acta Physiol Pol
Year:		1988
Volume:		39
Issue:		5-Jun
Page Number:		504 - 512
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ISSN/ISBN:		0044-6033 (Print) 0044-6033 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Vertical air-flow olfactometer suitable for study of the influence of odours on walking insect behaviour was described. The results of preliminary experiments proved that the olfactometer enables long-lasting 'quasiethological' observations. Employed method of observation gave quantitative information about the influence of odours on ratios of basic predeterminate activities, insect distribution pattern and their tendency to choose zones with an odour. The Colorado beetle (Leptinotarsa decemilineata Say) males preferred zones with the female odour spending there more time. During emission of the pheromone males were more active. In zones with the pheromone males displayed the tendency to cluster, spent more time taping intensely and more frequently attempted to mate"
Keywords:		"Animals Coleoptera/*physiology Entomology/*instrumentation Equipment Design Female Male Odorants/*analysis Pheromones/*physiology Physiology/*instrumentation Sex Attractants/*physiology Sexual Behavior, Animal/*physiology;"
Notes:		"MedlineLux, S eng Poland 1988/09/01 Acta Physiol Pol. 1988 Sep-Dec; 39(5-6):504-12"