| Abstract | Field studies demonstrated that (Z)-9,(E)-12-tetradecadienol (Z 9, E 12-14:OH) is the primary sex pheromone component of the sunflower moth, Homoeosoma electellum (Hulst). Additions of tetradecanol and (Z)-9-tetradecenol, which previously had also been identified in female extracts of this species, did not increase the attractancy of Z 9, E 12-14:OH for target males. Traps baited with 10 μg of Z 9, E 12-14:OH captured significantly more sunflower moth males than traps baited with virgin females. The effects of lure dose of Z 9, E 12-14:OH and of trap location with respect to surrounding vegetation on male captures were studied. |
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