Semiochemistry of the Bruchidae species

摘要

The coleopteran insects of the Bruchidae family are one of the major pests of stored products like beans and leguminous seeds in general. Bruchids have co-evolved with the seeds of leguminous plants dealing with the toxic compounds from the seeds. These insects eat a considerable part of the stored product and also contaminate the grains with their dead bodies, wings, and excreta. Among all the pests, insect damage in stored grains alone could escalate to cause up to 100% loss.