| Title: | The chemical ecology of cecidomyiid midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) |
| Author(s): | Hall DR; Amarawardana L; Cross JV; Francke W; Boddum T; Hillbur Y; |
| Address: | "Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK. d.r.hall@gre.ac.uk" |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10886-011-0053-y |
| ISSN/ISBN: | 1573-1561 (Electronic) 0098-0331 (Linking) |
| Abstract: | "The family of cecidomyiid midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) exhibits diversified patterns of life history, behavior, host range, population dynamics and other ecological traits. Those that feed on plants include many important agricultural pests; most cultivated plants are attacked by at least one midge species. Several features of the reproductive biology of cecidomyiid midges point to an important role for chemical communication, with this topic last reviewed comprehensively 12 years ago. Here, we review progress on identification of sex pheromones, chemicals involved in location of host plants, the neurophysiology of reception of volatile chemicals, and application of semiochemicals to management of pest species of cecidomyiid midges that has occurred during the last decade. We hope this review will stimulate and sustain further research in these fields" |
| Keywords: | "Animal Communication Animals Diptera/*chemistry/*metabolism/physiology *Ecological and Environmental Phenomena Odorants Pest Control, Biological Sex Attractants/analysis/biosynthesis/chemistry/metabolism;" |
| Notes: | "MedlineHall, David R Amarawardana, Lakmali Cross, Jerry V Francke, Wittko Boddum, Tina Hillbur, Ylva eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review 2012/01/05 J Chem Ecol. 2012 Jan; 38(1):2-22. doi: 10.1007/s10886-011-0053-y. Epub 2012 Jan 4" |
