Optimal larval density and quality control aspects in mass rearing of the Mediterranean flour moth,Ephestia kuehniellaZell. (Lep., Phycitidae)

1992 ◽  
Vol 114 (1-5) ◽  
pp. 353-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Cerutti ◽  
F. Bigler ◽  
G. Eden ◽  
S. Bosshart
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Larval Density ◽  
Mass Rearing ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Mediterranean Flour Moth

SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH, ANAGASTA KÜHNIELLA: SOME INFLUENCES OF AGE, PHOTOPERIOD, AND LIGHT INTENSITY

1970 ◽  
Vol 102 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. M. Traynier
Keyword(s):  
Sex Pheromone ◽  
Light Intensity ◽  
Organic Solvents ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Light Period ◽  
Unmated Female ◽  
Diel Cycles ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Old Females ◽  
Mediterranean Flour Moth

AbstractUnmated female A. kühniella (Zell.) emitted a sex pheromone at the beginning of the light period of a 24 hour cycle of light and dark periods. There were no differences apparent in the duration of the calling posture by females in light of 1, 40, or 200 lux. A sex pheromone was extracted from the abdominal tips of unmated females of various ages with organic solvents, 3-day-old females gave the most potent extracts. Extracts of equal potence were obtained from females at different times during the diel cycles of photoperiod. The response of males to the extract was maximal at dawn, increased with age for 5 days, and was greater in light of 1 lux intensity than of 200 lux. Both sexes showed an anticipation of the beginning of the light period in their sexual behaviour, but if the timing of the cycle of photoperiod was changed the behaviour of both sexes became synchronised to the new cycle on its second or third occurrence.

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