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J Vector Ecol

Title:		Chemical detection of the predator Notonecta irrorata by ovipositing Culex mosquitoes
Author(s):		Blaustein L; Blaustein J; Chase J;
Address:		"Community Ecology Laboratory, Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa, Haifa, 31905, Israel"
Journal Title:		J Vector Ecol
Year:		2005
Volume:		30
Issue:		2
Page Number:		299 - 301
DOI:
ISSN/ISBN:		1081-1710 (Print) 1081-1710 (Linking)
Abstract:		"We tested the oviposition response of Culex mosquitoes to the predator Notonecta irrorata in an outdoor artificial pool experiment employing equal numbers of control and predator pools. There was a strong oviposition avoidance by Culex of Notonecta pools; 83% of egg rafts were found in control pools during the period in which Notonecta were present. After removing Notonecta, mosquitoes continued to avoid ovipositing in the former Notonecta pools for two additional days suggesting a predator-released kairomone as the cue used by the mosquitoes to detect the presence of this predator"
Keywords:		Animals Culex/*growth & development/*physiology Female Food Chain Heteroptera/metabolism/*physiology Mosquito Control *Oviposition Pheromones/physiology Predatory Behavior/*physiology Water Supply;
Notes:		"MedlineBlaustein, Leon Blaustein, Jonathan Chase, Jonathan eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2006/04/08 J Vector Ecol. 2005 Dec; 30(2):299-301"