Female Calling Behavior in Ephestia Elutella and E. Figulilella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Authors

  • S. B. Krasnoff
  • K. W. Vick
  • R. W. Mankin

Abstract

The sexual calling behavior of Ephestia elutella (Hubner) and E. figulilella Gregson females was observed in the laboratory under a 14L:10D photoperiodic regime. E. elutella females showed a broad mid-scotophase peak of calling activity with low levels of calling continuing throughout the photophase. E. figulilella females showed a narrower mid-scotophase calling peak with little or no photophase activity.

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Published

1983-06-01

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Literature Review Articles