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Behavior of the lesser grain borerRhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) |
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| Authors: | A. Khorramshahi W. E. Burkholder |
| Affiliation: | (1) Stored Product and Household Insects Laboratory, AR, SEA, USDA Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin, 53706 Madison, Wisconsin;(2) Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin, USA;(3) Present address: Department of Plant Medicine, College of Agriculture, University of Azarabadeghan, Tabriz, Iran |
| Abstract: | Adult males of the lesser grain borer,Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), produce a pheromone that attracts both sexes. The volatiles from males collected on filter paper or Porapak-Q were attractive in two laboratory bioassays. The mating behavior is described and the function of the phen infested with the borer.Mention of a commercial product does not constitute an endorsement by the USDA. |
| Keywords: | Coleoptera Bostrichidae Rhyzopertha dominica aggregation pheromone lesser grain borer grain insect pest |
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