A Limiting Factor of Sex Attractants of <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> (Diptera: Tephritidae), Verified under Laboratory Conditions

A Limiting Factor of Sex Attractants of <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> (Diptera: Tephritidae), Verified under Laboratory Conditions

At present, sexual attractants mainly control insect populations by killing males. However, the effect of sex attractants may be limited by the mating ability of the attracted insects. The Oriental fruit fly, <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> (Hendel), has a strong reproductive capacity; it bri...

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Main Authors: Qi Chen, Xiaolong Yi, Xiaoyun Wang, Xialin Zheng, Wen Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
methyl eugenol
multiple mating
interval mating
reproductive fitness
population composition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/8/715

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