Chemical ecology of Chrysopidae: prospects for synthetic attractants
| Main Authors: | Koczor, Sándor, Szentkirályi, Ferenc, Tóth, Miklós |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Plazi |
| Format: | Proceeding |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2019
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3569385 |
Daftar Isi:
- Acquisition or exchange of information by means of chemical substances is a very ancestral form of interaction between an individual and its environment. Several organisms use chemical stimuli for orientation to food sources, partners or to avoid potential hazards. Chemical ecology deals with the chemical mechanisms included in these intra- and interspecific interactions, and the compounds involved are called semiochemicals. As predatory organisms, green lacewings (Chrysopidae) are important agents of biological control, some species being available commercially as well. However, commercial species are generally from international sources and may contain non-native species, therefore it seems more desirable to apply native species in biological control of pests. A promising way to attract native lacewings present in the environment to a given site could be achieved by the use of semiochemicals. Several reports are available on the response of green lacewing adults to olfactory stimuli, such as plant-, aphid- or lacewing-derived semiochemicals. In some cases, the behavioural effects of these stimuli are very remarkable, including influence on oviposition site choice of females. Our aim is to provide a brief overview of the chemical ecology of Chrysopidae, including prospects for both research and practical applications.