Author | Hora, K.H. & Roessingh, P. |
Year | 1999 |
Title | Oviposition in Yponomeuta cagnagellus: the importance of contact cues for host plant acceptance |
Type | Paper |
Source | Physiological Entomology Vol 24 (2): 109-120. |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Demonstrates the importance of contact with non-volatile (methanol-soluble) phytochemicals on the leaf surface (rather than scent cues) for triggering oviposition. |
Website url | www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119092817/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 |
Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
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Current | Yponomeuta cagnagella | Spindle Ermine | Animalia: Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae |
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