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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Temporal patterns of sex pheromone titers and release rates inHolomelina lamae (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
Author(s):		Schal C; Charlton RE; Carde RT;
Address:		"Department of Entomology, University of Massachusetts, 01003, Amherst, Massachusetts"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1987
Volume:		13
Issue:		5
Page Number:		1115 - 1129
DOI:		10.1007/BF01020542
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Six hydrocarbon components (2-methylhexadecane,n-heptadecane, 2-methylheptadecane, 2-methyloctadecane,n-nonadecane, and 2-methylnonadecane) were identified in sex-pheromone gland extracts and in airborne collections ofHolomelina lamae. Low variability in the ratio of components among individuals indicates tight regulation of blend composition. Minor changes were evident in the quantity and ratio of the blend as a function of time of day. Based on gland extracts, the total quantity of the six components increased from day 1 (X = 6299 ng) to day 4 (X = 7498 ng) and subsequently decreased. No significant correlations were found between total gland contents and wet or dry weights of moths. Emission rates ofH. lamae females were determined from pheromone adsorbed onto Porapak Q. Quantities released peaked shortly after the onset of calling and decreased rapidly as calling continued. Peak release rates ranged from 13 to 350 ng/10 min, and from 37 to 835 ng/60 min. Noncalling females did not emit detectable quantities of pheromone. Based on release rates and the rate of pulsation of the abdominal tip, the average amount released per pulse is not constant. The mean ratio of components released (0.78ratio7.45ratio 84.80ratio2.84ratio2.59ratio1.53) was not very different from the ratio of components in gland extracts of 2-day-old females (0.70ratio4.19ratio90.12ratio 1.65ratio1.91ratio1.42). We propose that the blend is atomized rather than volatilized from the gland, thus retaining nearly the same ratios in the female's effluvium as in her gland"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINESchal, C Charlton, R E Carde, R T eng 1987/05/01 J Chem Ecol. 1987 May; 13(5):1115-29. doi: 10.1007/BF01020542"