Morphology, Life History and Identification of Sex Pheromone Components of an Undescribed Species of <i>Choristoneura</i> (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on Scots Pine in British Columbia

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  • T. G. Gray Forestry Canada Pacific and Yukon Region Pacific Forestry Centre 506 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5
  • K. N. Slessor Department of Chemistry Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Abstract

The morphology and life history of a probable new species of tortricid on Scots pine in British Columbia is described. It differs from other Canadian pine feeding Choristoneura. Abdominal tip extracts of unmated females contained Z-11- and E-11-tetradecenyl acetates and alcohols. An equal mixture of these materials was an effective attractant for capturing males in delta traps and is recommended for the detection and monitoring of this insect.

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Vol. 86 (1989): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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