New Synthetic Lures for the Male Melon Fly

Abstract
Several para -substituted derivatives of 4-phenyl-2-butanone (I) have proved to be powerful attractants for the male melon fly ( Dacus cucurbitae ). These compounds, unlike anisylacetone, heretofore the best lure, attract even newly emerged flies. The most potent analog is 4-( p -acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone (II), which also strongly attracts Dacus ochrosiae males.

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