Adult sesiidae of Maryland collected in traps baited with isomers of 3,13‐octadecadien‐1‐o1 acetate¹

Lepidoptera.

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Received for publication on February 23, 1983.

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Abstract

During an annual spring‐summer trapping program conducted in Maryland, (Z,Z) and (E,Z)‐3,1 3‐octadecadien‐l‐ol acetate (ODDA) were evaluated as baits for attracting Sesiidae species. Later, two different types of trap (Jackson and 3HB) were compared for effectiveness in luring or attracting the Sesiidae. Smaller numbers of adult clearwing moths and larger numbers of other lepidoptera were attracted to the baits dispensed from 3HB traps compared to Jackson traps. Over 5500 adult Sesiidae were trapped that season.

Key words:

• Sesiidae
• Isomers of 3,13‐octadecadien‐l‐ol acetate
• Jackson traps
• 3HB traps

Notes

Lepidoptera.

Received for publication on February 23, 1983.

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