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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Sugar beet crown borer,Hulstia undulatella (Clemens) 1: Identification and field tests of female sex pheromone gland components"
Author(s):		Davis HG; McDonough LM; Chapman PS; Smithhisler CL; Bowers DD; Voerman S;
Address:		"Agricultural Research Service, USDA Yakima, 98902, Washington"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1993
Volume:		19
Issue:		3
Page Number:		433 - 440
DOI:		10.1007/BF00994316
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Electroantennogram profiles of saturated and monounsaturated 12-, 14-, and 16-carbon acetates, and 12- and 14-carbon alcohols implicated (Z)-9-tetradecen-1-ol acetate (Z9-14: Ac) as a component of the female sex pheromone ofHulstia undulatella (Clemens). Gas chromatography-mass spectrometric analysis of extract of the female sex pheromone glands showed the presence of Z9-14:Ac (8.5 ng/female), (Z)-9-tetradecen-1-ol (Z9-14:OH), and (Z)-11-hexadecen-1-ol acetate (Z11-16:Ac) in a ratio of 100ratio4ratio21, respectively. In tests in sugar beet fields, Z9-14:Ac alone produced some trap catch. Addition of Z9-14: OH did not increase catch while addition of Z11-16:Ac eliminated catch, but addition of both Z9-14:OH and Z11-16: Ac increased catch sevenfold. A combination of Z9-14: OH and Z11-16: Ac without Z9-14: Ac did not produce trap catch. A lure of 200 mug Z9-14:Ac+16 mug Z9-14:OH+42 mug Z11-16:Ac is suggested for use in monitoring traps"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEDavis, H G McDonough, L M Chapman, P S Smithhisler, C L Bowers, D D Voerman, S eng 1993/03/01 J Chem Ecol. 1993 Mar; 19(3):433-40. doi: 10.1007/BF00994316"