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Ultrasonic mate calling in the lesser wax moth
Authors:HAYWARD G. SPANGLER  MICHAEL D. GREENFIELD  ALEX TAKESSIAN
Affiliation:Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, Tucson Arizona;*Department of Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
Abstract:ABSTRACT. The lesser wax moth, Achroia grisella (Fabricius) (Pyralidae: Galleriinae), uses an altrasonic communication system for mate calling The male produces a 100 kHz sound by striking its tegula with the forewing. This calling sound induces virgin females to orient toward males. Although the pheromone released from the male's wing glands may stimulate kinesis in females, it does not elicit orientation. Female moths are attracted toward synthetic 40 and 72 kHz sounds which simulate the pulse length and repetition rate of the male's calling signal.
Keywords:Mate calling    mating behaviour    communication    ultrasound    tegula    lesser wax moth    Achroia grisella
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