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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Calling behavior and pheromone titer in the smaller tea tortrix moth,Adoxophyes sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)"
Author(s):		Kou R;
Address:		"Academia Sinica, Institute of Zoology, Nankang, 11529, Taipei, Taiwan"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1992
Volume:		18
Issue:		6
Page Number:		855 - 861
DOI:		10.1007/BF00988326
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The calling behavior and pheromone titer in the female smaller tea tortrix moth,Adoxophyes sp., were investigated under a 14ratio10-hr light-dark photoperiod. Quantitative gas chromatographic analysis of ovipositor extract for (Z)-11-tetradecenyl acetate (Z11-14ratioAc) and (Z)-9-tetradecenyl acetate (Z9-14ratioAc), the major pheromone components of this species, obtained on the third day postemergence, indicated that extractable amounts of sex pheromone were present throughout the period of observation. Maximal pheromone titer and calling activity was reached at 8 and 10 hr after onset of scotophase, respectively. The ratio ofZ11-14ratioAc toZ9-14ratioAc through the 24-hr period varied significantly. The significance of the sex pheromone component ratio variation on the attraction of males was tested in a field experiment. The ratio of males trapped by the most attractive blend versus the least attractive one was 2.16"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEKou, R eng 1992/06/01 J Chem Ecol. 1992 Jun; 18(6):855-61. doi: 10.1007/BF00988326"