NDLI: The scent of love: how important are semiochemicals in the sexual behavior of lady beetles?

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Author	Fassotte, Bérénice Francis, Frédéric Verheggen, François J.
Copyright Year	2016
Abstract	Chemical signals are involved in the courtship behavior of many invertebrate and vertebrate species. Lady beetles are no exception to this rule; a significant number of published reports highlight the role of cuticular chemicals involved in the reproduction of lady beetles, including gender recognition. Recent data have also demonstrated the presence of a volatile female sex pheromone that facilitates male attraction in some species. Here, we present a synthetic overview of the current knowledge about the sexual behavior of lady beetles and associated chemicals for which the function and identification have been provided. Because lady beetles are often reared as biological control agents, the chemical cues involved in their sexual behavior could be used as components in integrated management approaches against soft-bodied hemipterans. In conclusion, this review provides new perspectives and potential developments for sustainable insect management mainly based on the semiochemicals involved in the sexual behavior of lady beetles. A better understanding of these chemical signals would help maximize their presence in areas where their predatory behavior is requested, as a result of the application of formulations inducing behavioral manipulation.
Starting Page	347
Ending Page	358
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	16124758
Journal	Journal of Pest Science
Volume Number	89
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	16124766
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publisher Date	2016-02-12
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Lady beetles Mating behavior Sexual communication Sex pheromone Semiochemicals Integrated pest management Entomology Agriculture Plant Pathology Ecology Forestry Plant Sciences
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Ecology Plant Science Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Insect Science Agronomy and Crop Science

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