The chemical ecology of cecidomyiid midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae).
The family of cecidomyiid midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) exhibits diversified patterns of life history, behavior, host range, population dynamics and other ecological traits. Those that feed on plants include many important agricultural pests; most cultivated plants are attacked by at least one midge species. Several features of the reproductive biology of cecidomyiid midges point to an important role for chemical communication, with this topic last reviewed comprehensively 12 years ago. Here, we review progress on identification of sex pheromones, chemicals involved in location of host plants, the neurophysiology of reception of volatile chemicals, and application of semiochemicals to management of pest species of cecidomyiid midges that has occurred during the last decade. We hope this review will stimulate and sustain further research in these fields.
Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK. d.r.hall@gre.ac.uk
David R
DR
Hall
Lakmali
L
Amarawardana
Jerry V
JV
Cross
Wittko
W
Francke
Tina
T
Boddum
Ylva
Y
Hillbur
D000819:Animal Communication; D000818:Animals; D004175:Diptera / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology; D055669:Ecological and Environmental Phenomena; D009812:Odorants; D010572:Pest Control, Biological; D012724:Sex Attractants / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism
D012724:Sex Attractants