The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was recently recognized as the cause of extensive Fraxinus spp. tree mortality in SE Michigan and SW Ontario. Documentation of sex pheromones would facilitate the development of effective EAB monitoring and survey techniques. To obtain direct evidence of pheromones, we quantified the numbers of EABs attracted to traps containing either a male or a virgin female beetle relative to control traps. The behaviour of unmated male and female EABs was quantified to obtain indirect evidence (e.g., calling behaviour) of the existence of sex pheromones. Finally, males and females were paired to determine the sequence of behaviours leading up to mating.
Species 1: Coleoptera Buprestidae Agrilus planipennis (emerald ash borer)
Keywords: pheromone
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