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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Influence of snail feces and mucus on oviposition and larval behavior ofPherbellia cinerella (Diptera: Sciomyzidae)
Author(s):		Coupland JB;
Address:		"CSIRO Biological Control Unit Campus Internationale de Baillarguet, 34982, Montferrier sur Lez, France"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1996
Volume:		22
Issue:		2
Page Number:		183 - 189
DOI:		10.1007/BF02055091
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Larvae of the sciomyzid flyPherbellia cinerella are voracious predators of terrestrial helicid snails. Eggs are deposited in areas where snails occur and larvae hunt actively for their prey. Snail feces and mucus were tested to determine if they had any kairomone or stimulatory effects onP. cinerella. Adult flies oviposited more frequently on substrates containing fresh snail feces than on substrates containing snail mucus or water (control). However, mucus and feces both stimulated increased search behaviour in first instar larvae. These results are discussed in relation to snail biology, and the potential for augmentation of these flies in areas affected by pest snails"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINECoupland, J B eng 1996/02/01 J Chem Ecol. 1996 Feb; 22(2):183-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02055091"