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Olfactory and visual cues in host-finding in the Burnet moth, Zygaena trifolii

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Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships

Part of the book series: Series Entomologica ((SENT,volume 49))

Abstract

Zygaena trifolii (Esper) moths are strongly attracted to the flowers of Dipsacaceae, such as Knautia arvensis (L.) Coulter and other scabious-like flowers. This attraction is particularly obvious in habitats where other nectar sources are readily available. It may thus be assumed that during the life cycle of Burnet moths, scabious flowers offer resources that are of special significance. We report on the physiological significance of volatile compounds of K. arvensis flower-scents to Z. trifolii moths, as tested by their antennal response and their attractiveness in the field.

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  1. Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum A. Koenig, Bonn, Germany

    Peter Ockenfels

  2. Institut für Organische Chemie und Biochemie der Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

    Frank Schmidt

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  1. Institute of Taxonomic Zoology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    S. B. J. Menken

  2. Research Institute for Plant Protection IPO-DLO, Wageningen, The Netherlands

    J. H. Visser (Secretary) & P. Harrewijn (Secretary) & 

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Ockenfels, P., Schmidt, F. (1992). Olfactory and visual cues in host-finding in the Burnet moth, Zygaena trifolii . In: Menken, S.B.J., Visser, J.H., Harrewijn, P. (eds) Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships. Series Entomologica, vol 49. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1654-1_38

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