| Literature DB >> 24263835 |
S Takahashi1, M Hajika, J Takabayashi, M Fukui.
Abstract
Aphytis yanonensis De Bach & Rosen, a parasitic wasp of the arrowhead scale,Unaspis yanonensis (Kuwana), was introduced to Japan to controlU. yanonensis. A. yanonensis recognizes a host insect by antennal contact and deposits eggs on the insect body underneath the scale. Ovipositional behavior is induced by perceiving the cuticular wax of the host insect,U. yanonensis, and other coccoids. Chemical composition of the cuticular wax was analyzed and oviposition stimulants were isolated following a bioassay usingA. yanonensis.Entities:
Year: 1990 PMID: 24263835 DOI: 10.1007/BF01014098
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Chem Ecol ISSN: 0098-0331 Impact factor: 2.626