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New sex attractants were identified for six moth species, including Sesiidae and Tineidae families. Field tests revealed specific binary mixtures of octadecadienols and their acetates effective in attracting male moths.

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Area of Science:

  • Chemical Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Organic Chemistry

Background:

  • Sex attractants are crucial for pest management and understanding insect behavior.
  • Identifying effective attractants for specific moth species aids in developing targeted control strategies.
  • Previous research has explored various chemical compounds as potential moth sex attractants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discover novel sex attractants for three Sesiidae and three Tineidae moth species.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of specific octadecadienol isomers and their acetates, including binary mixtures.
  • To determine the optimal ratios of chemical components for maximum attraction.

Main Methods:

  • Field screening tests were conducted in West-Kazakhstan and Lithuania.
  • Evaluated compounds included (3Z,13Z)-, (3E,13Z)-, and (2E,13Z)-octadecadien-1-ols and their acetates.
  • Binary mixtures of these compounds were tested at a low dosage (0.3 mg/dispenser).

Main Results:

  • Specific binary mixtures were found to attract males of Synanthedon serica, Chamaesphecia bibioniformis, Paranthrene tabaniformis, Tinea nonimella, Monopis monachella, and Nemaxera betulinella.
  • Optimal ratios for attraction varied among species, with examples including 5:5, 9:1, and 1:9 mixtures.
  • Attraction periods for S. serica and Ch. bibioniformis males were recorded between 15-18 and 15-17 hours, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully identified effective sex attractant blends for six moth species.
  • These findings provide valuable tools for monitoring and managing these insect populations.
  • The research highlights the importance of specific isomers and their ratios in synthetic sex attractants.