Olfactory‐mediated chemotaxis toward a key host plant leaf volatile in the fall webworm

Olfaction is essential for the survival and reproductive success of insects, mediating critical behaviors such as host plant location, mating, and oviposition. The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a highly polyphagous and invasive pest that infests a wide range of deciduous trees and shrubs. Its ability to efficiently locate suitable host plants primarily guided by olfactory cues, particularly during the larval stage, is a major contributor to its ecological success. While previous studies have examined the general olfactory and gustatory systems of H. cunea, the specific volatile compounds that elicit larval chemotactic responses remain largely uncharacterized.

• Publication year

  2025

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  Pest Management Science

• Publication date

  2025-09-18

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1002/ps.70239PMID 40968483
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