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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Sex pheromone of the citrus flower moth Prays nephelomima: pheromone identification, field trapping trials, and phenology"
Author(s):		Gibb AR; Jamieson LE; Suckling DM; Ramankutty P; Stevens PS;
Address:		"The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, Lincoln, New Zealand. agibb@hortresearch.co.nz"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2005
Volume:		31
Issue:		7
Page Number:		1633 - 1644
DOI:		10.1007/s10886-005-5803-2
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Analysis of sex pheromone gland extract of the citrus flower moth, Prays nephelomima (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) by coupled gas chromatography-electroantennogram detection, revealed one electrophysiologically active compound. Structural analysis using gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and dimethyldisulfide derivatization identified this as the monounsaturated aldehyde (Z)-7-tetradecenal. Field trials in commercial citrus orchards on the North Island of New Zealand showed that (Z)-7-tetradecenal was highly attractive to male P. nephelomima. Phenology data, collected over 19 months in three commercial orchards, from traps baited with the sex pheromone at a lure loading of 300 microg on a red rubber septum, indicated that male moths may be present throughout the year, with numbers peaking in late summer and autumn"
Keywords:		"Animals *Citrus Exocrine Glands/chemistry Female Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Male *Moths Seasons Sex Attractants/*chemistry/isolation & purification Sexual Behavior, Animal;"
Notes:		"MedlineGibb, A R Jamieson, L E Suckling, D M Ramankutty, P Stevens, P S eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2005/10/14 J Chem Ecol. 2005 Jul; 31(7):1633-44. doi: 10.1007/s10886-005-5803-2"