Laboratory Mating of the European Pine Shoot Moth, Rhyacionia buoliana12

15 July 1968

journal article
research article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Annals of the Entomological Society of America

Vol. 61 (4) , 920-923
https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/61.4.920

Abstract

A technique is described for mating Rhyacionia buoliana (Schiffermüller) in small cages in the laboratory. Up to 36% of females could be mated within a stipulated time period. Production of sex attractant by females was necessary to stimulate mating. Dissections and behavior of mated specimens showed that females mate only once. Factors reducing mating success are discussed.

Keywords

LABORATORY MATING
SHOOT MOTH
PINE SHOOT
EUROPEAN PINE
RHYACIONIA BUOLIANA