The salt marsh moth or acrea moth estigmene acrea is a north american moth. Publication date 20050418 topics lepidoptera, arctiidae, estigmene, acrea collection opensource language. Salt marsh moth or acrea moth estigmene acrea drury, 1773. It was shown that ascorbic acid is an indispensable nutrient for the.
Ppt transgenic cotton for insect control powerpoint. Salt marsh moth or acrea moth estigmene acrea drury, 1773 family. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Observations on the voluntary display of coremata in estigmene acrea lepidoptera. Discover lifes page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of estigmene acrea salt marsh moth discover life. These are z,z9,12octadecadienal i, z,z,z9,12,15octadecatrienal ii, and z,z3,6cis9,10epoxyheneicosadiene iii. The hindwing is bright yellow with a black discal spot and series of marginal spots. Comparative analysis of doublestranded rna degradation and. Tachina exorlsta mella was described by walker in 1849 but many synonyms were subsequently applied as this fly was recovered from numerous hosts in north america, thus townsend 1908 referred to it as. This page was last edited on december 2014, at 10. Jun 01, 2006 federico castrejon, armando virgen, and julio c. The saltmarsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea drury, is a native insect found throughout the united states. A study of the sequence of morphogenic events occurring within amsacta moorei entomopoxvirusinfected estigmene acrea cells is presented. Ten doublestranded rna segments with molecular weights mw from 2.
Male salt marsh moths, estigmene acrea lepidoptera. Its distribution extends to central america, and in canada it has damaged crops in ontario and quebec. Jul 27, 2005 download pdf main caterpillars of the tiger moths lepidoptera arctiidae grammia geneura and estigmene acrea are dietary generalists that occupy a grassland and savanna habitat in southern arizona. Contact individual photographers for permission to use for any purpose. A cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus cpv containing a segmented doublestranded rna genome was isolated from estigmene acrea larvae by isopycnic centrifugation in a sucrose density gradient. Manduca sexta, cydia pomonella, iridopsis humaria, trichoplusia ni, colias eurytheme and estigmene acrea from lepidoptera were included. Salt marsh moth estigmene acrea, atiger moth, held by brian bockhahn, who also found it and called it to our attention at the raulston arboretum, wake county, nc on 8. Anatomy and transmission electron microscopy the brainretrocerebral complex was dissected in phosphate buffered saline from adults of h. Evaluation of seedling transgenic cotton containing bacillus. The role of the chemical cues during the hostfinding behavior of neonate estigmene acrea drury larvae was studied in the laboratory using olfactometer bioassays. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Download pdf download all download jpeg 2000 download text. Prior to mating males form aggregations and inflate their coremata en masse.
Forewing white with variable black spots representing bits of usual lines. Electrophysiological recordings from taste sensilla of the caterpillar estigmene acrea with the pyrrolizidine alkaloid pa seneciphylline n oxide demonstrated that extensive feeding on plants rich in pas caused a loss in response of the pasensitive cell in the lateral styloconic sensillum on the galea. Electron microscopy of such cells showed viroplasmic centres with virions in various stages of development. Characterization of the helicoverpa armigera pseudaletia. Comparative analysis of doublestranded rna degradation. Abdomen orangeyellow with black spots in both sexes. Sex pheromone of the saltmarsh caterpillar moth, estigmene acrea. A total of ten virus proteins ranging from 14,000 to 128,000 mw were. Asteraceae with the tribes senecioneae and eupatorieae, boraginaceae, fabaceae, apocynaceae and orchidaceae. Helicoverpa zea postbloom pseudoplusia includens marmara spp. Estigmene acrea larvae use chemical cues for the specific recognition of plants that contain. Dietary alkaloids and the development of androconial organs. Viralspecific dna synthesis of tipula iridescent virus tiv was not affected in estigmene acrea cells which were continuously exposed to 300. Estigmene acrea, the saltmarsh caterpillar, is a distinctive medium to large fw length 23 25 mm blackspotted pure white and bright yellow moth.
Dietary alkaloids and the development of androconial organs in estigmene acrea jason w. Pectinophora gossypiella, spodoptera exigua, or gyia vetusta, ephestia elutella, galleria mellonella. Species, estigmene acrea drury, 1773 saltmarsh caterpillar, chenille des marais salants. Saltmarsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea edis university of florida. Saltmarsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea drury insecta. Evaluation of seedling transgenic cotton containing. Salt marsh moth estigmene acrea, atiger moth, held by brian bockhahn, who also found it and called it to our attention at the raulston arboretum, wake county, nc on 82810. Estigmene is a genus of tiger moths in the family erebidae erected by jacob hubner in 1820. Arctiidae, possess inflatable androconial organs called coremata. Request pdf dietary alkaloids and the development of androconial organs in estigmene acrea male salt marsh moths, estigmene acrea lepidoptera. Characterization of a cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus from.
Stages in virion development, and the various cytopathic effects observed in these cells between 0 and 120 h postinfection p. Salt marsh moth estigmene acrea, pea island national wildlife refuge, dare county, nc, 51009. Estigmene acrea, the salt marsh moth or acrea moth, is a moth in the family erebidae. Langridge boyce thompson institute, cornell university, tmver road, ithaca, new york 14853 received september 23, 1982. Gland dimensions and their neural connections from about 40 moths of both sexes were examined under a dissecting. The number of larvae showing an attraction toward the leaf. Agworld and greenbook do not provide any guarantee or assurance that the information obtained through this service is accurate, current or correct, and are therefore not liable for any loss resulting, directly or indirectly, from reliance upon this service. In the yaqui valley of sonora in northwest mexico, the saltmarsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea drury, has caused severe damage and stand reduction to fallplanted corn during 1957 and 1958. Arctiinae distribution descripton and life cycle host plants damage natural enemies management selected references distribution back to top.
In 1994, it became the first longpublished, refereed, natural science journal to make its content available on the internet and the first journal to use pdf for that purpose. Estigmene acrea helicoverpa zea prebloom agrotis feltia spp. See active ingredients, product application, restrictions, and more. The role of ascorbic acid in the nutrition of three cotton insects. Dietary alkaloids and the development of androconial. The caterpillar is known as the salt marsh caterpillar. Download pdf main caterpillars of the tiger moths lepidoptera arctiidae grammia geneura and estigmene acrea are dietary generalists that occupy a grassland and savanna habitat in southern arizona. Biological and control studies on estigmene acrea drury. Influence of chemical cues from host plants on the. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Invertebrate cell system applications mitsuhashi, jun. Many species from africa and asia were formerly included into this genus, but have now been separated into different genera.
Certain biological relationships between the parasite exorista mella, and its host estigmene acrea by david so adam a thesis submitted to the faculty of the. In this study, we investigate their relative importance in determining host. Electrophysiological recordings from taste sensilla of the caterpillar estigmene acrea with the pyrrolizidine alkaloid, seneciphylline noxide, demonstrated that prior feeding on plants with pyrrolizidine alkaloids caused an increase in responsiveness of the pasensitive cells in two sensilla, relative to feeding on plants without such chemicals. Media in category estigmene acrea the following 53 files are in this category, out of 53 total. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf behavioral responses of larvae and adults of estigmene acrea lepidoptera. In female tip extract they were found in a ratio of 1. Host plants for estigmene acrea salt marsh moth or acrea moth native to california 1 confirmed, 260 likely. View the product label for urea, low biuret 4600 pcrc brand from pacific coast resources corporation. Pages in category arctiidae the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Edison in 1880 and published by aaas, today ranks as the worlds largest circulation general science journal. The species was first described by dru drury in 1773. Artificial diet for rearing the salt marsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea.
Loss of gustatory responses to pyrrolizidine alkaloids. It is found in north america, the democratic republic of the congo, kenya, colombia and mexico. Kesey evaluation of seedling transgenic cotton containing bacillus thuringiensis toxins to saltmarsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea drury, southwestern entomologist 343, 239243, 1 september 2009. Loss of gustatory responses to pyrrolizidine alkaloids after. Plant semiochemicals are known to produce a wide range of behavioral responses in insects. Florida entomologist an international journal for the americas has published reports of research on insects and other arthropods since 1917. As a pest, it is most common in the southern united states, particularly the southwest.
Cpgv, estigmene acrea esacgv, heargv, plingv, pieris rapae piragv, psungvh, scotogramma trijblii sctrgv and tngv. The saltmarsh caterpillar, estigmene acrea drury, is an occasional pest of cotton, gossypium hirsutum l. Invertebrate cell system applications mitsuhashi, jun download bok. The species in the genus are native to north and central america. Conner department of biology, wake forest university, winstonsalem, nc 27109. Three compounds have been identified as components of the sex pheromone emitted by females of the saltmarsh caterpillar moth,estigmene acrea drury. The effect of hydroxyurea on dna synthesis of tipula.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Biological and control studies on estigmene acrea drury, a. Some insects sequester or acquire host plant compounds and use them as sex pheromones or sex pheromone precursors. Journal of invertebrate pathology 42, 259263 1983 characterization of a cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus from estigmene acres lepidoptera w. Ipm specialist, university of arizona maricopa agricultural center maricopa, az, usa a free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Handbook of vegetable pests john capinera download.
Pdf influence of chemical cues from host plants on the behavior. Although saltmarsh caterpillar is most often encountered late in the season, the most damaging populations are usually dispersing late instars infesting seedling cotton. Estigmene acrea ea1174a btieaa larval hemocytes acmnpv 30 larval hemocytes acmnpv 30 euxoa scandens acmnpv, bmnpv, 31 gmmnpv, diwanpv galleria mellonella ovaries 32 gnorimoschema embryos 33 operculella np8 continued 121. Certain biological relationships between the parasite. Arctiidae to a range of wavelengths under laboratory conditions. Estigmene acrea simple english wikipedia, the free. Enter a california address to see estigmene acrea host plants native to that location enter a california address to see estigmene acrea host plants native to that location. The forewing is white with multiple black spots along all the transverse lines, heaviest at the costa. Estigmene acrea simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rojas influence of chemical cues from host plants on the behavior of neonate estigmene acrea larvae lepidoptera. Dogbane tiger moth cycnia tenera, found on the underside of a dogbane leaf, pennys bend nature preserve, durham, nc, 42610. Pdf behavioral responses of larvae and adults of estigmene.
Mating behavior appears to be complex and is variable between given pairs of moths. Jun 01, 2006 the purpose of this work was to study the role of the chemical cues during the hostfinding behavior of neonate larvae of a generalist insect, estigmene acrea drury. Viral stocks were maintained in the laboratory as granule suspensions andor infectious haemolymph isolated from infected larvae green span gallo et al. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Sex pheromone of the saltmarsh caterpillar moth,estigmene acrea. Behavioral responses of larvae and adults of estigmene acrea. Influence of chemical cues from host plants on the behavior. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and associated content indicates. Sex pheromone of the saltmarsh caterpillar moth, estigmene.
The effect could be repeated using pure pas fed to the insect in synthetic diets and by. Other insects produce or release sex pheromones in response to specific host plant cues, and chemicals from host plants often synergistically enhance the response of an insect to sex. Estigmene sensu lato species not congeneric with the type species. The material and content contained in the greenbook label database is for general use information only. In nor mal cells similarly exposed to hu, nuclear dna synthesis was. Events in the early stages of virion assembly 24 to 48 h p. Three cotton varieties, a nonbt, a bollgard 2 cry 1ac cry2ab, and a widestrike cry1ac cry1f, were. Three compounds have been identified as components of the sex pheromone emitted by females of the saltmarsh caterpillar moth, estigmene acrea drury. Interactions of insect pheromones and plant semiochemicals. Evidence is presented that the polyphagous arctiid estigmene acrea is well adapted to sequester and specifically handle pyrrolizidine alkaloids of almost all known structural types representative of the major plant families with pyrrolizidine alkaloidcontaining species, i. Male lek formation and female calling in a population of the arctiid moth estigmene acrea. Behavioral responses of larvae and adults of estigmene acrea lepidoptera. Arctiidae, environmental entomology 353, 700707, 1 june 2006.
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