Submillimetre Wave Sensing of Nocturnal Moths

Eldumiati, I. I.; Levengood, W. C.

doi:10.1038/233283a0

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“…The oscillating waves of pheromone molecules belong to the far‐IR spectrum, and insects feel these waves using their antenna when seeking a mate; therefore, some insects may be attracted to a light source that emits far‐IR wavelengths . One study reported that male fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ) and corn earworm ( Heliothis zea ) moths show powerful behavioral responses to far‐IR wavelengths of 331 and 337 μm, respectively . However, cabbage looper ( Trichoplusia ni ) moths failed to show a behavioral response to far‐IR wavelengths .…”

Section: Hypotheses On the Phototactic Behavior Of Insects To Lightmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…22,23 One study reported that male fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and corn earworm (Heliothis zea) moths show powerful behavioral responses to far-IR wavelengths of 331 and 337 μm, respectively. 24 However, cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) moths failed to show a behavioral response to far-IR wavelengths. 25 This hypothesis could not explain phototactic behavior towards lights of different wavelengths, including in the UV and visual ranges.…”

Section: Hypotheses On the Phototactic Behavior Of Insects To Lightmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Advances in insect phototaxis and application to pest management: a review

Kim

Huang

Lei

2019

Pest Management Science

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Many insects, especially nocturnal insects, exhibit positive phototaxis to artificial lights. Light traps are currently used to monitor and manage insect pest populations, and play a crucial role in physical pest control. Efficient use of light traps to attract target insect pests is an important topic in the application of integrated pest management (IPM). Phototactic responses of insects vary among species, light characteristics and the physiological status of the insects. In addition, light can cause several biological responses, including biochemical, physiological, molecular and fitness changes in insects. In this review, we discuss several hypotheses on insect phototaxis, factors affecting insect phototaxis, insect‐sensitive wavelengths, biological responses of insects to light, and countermeasures for conserving beneficial insects and increasing the effect of trapping. In addition, we provide information on the different sensitivities to wavelengths causing positive phototactic behavior in > 70 insect pest and beneficial insect species. The use of advanced light traps equipped with superior light sources, such as light‐emitting diodes (LEDs), will make physical pest control in IPM more efficient. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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Section: Hypotheses On the Phototactic Behavior Of Insects To Lightmentioning

confidence: 99%