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The scent of love: how important are semiochemicals in the sexual behavior of lady beetles?
Fassotte, Bérénice; Francis, Frédéric; Verheggen, François
2016In Journal of Pest Science, 89 (2), p. 347-358
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Keywords :
Lady beetles; Mating behavior; Sexual communication; Sex pheromone; Semiochemicals; Integrated Pest Management
Abstract :
[en] 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.
Disciplines :
Entomology & pest control
Author, co-author :
Fassotte, Bérénice ;  Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive
Francis, Frédéric  ;  Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive
Verheggen, François  ;  Université de Liège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive
Language :
English
Title :
The scent of love: how important are semiochemicals in the sexual behavior of lady beetles?
Publication date :
June 2016
Journal title :
Journal of Pest Science
ISSN :
1612-4758
eISSN :
1612-4766
Publisher :
Springer
Volume :
89
Issue :
2
Pages :
347-358
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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