Attractant for army cutworm moths

摘要

An attractant mixture for male moths of the army cutworm Euxoa auxiliaris (Grote) is described. The attractant is based upon a mixture of Z-5-tetradecen-1-yl acetate and E-7-tetradecen-1-yl acetate, in ratios within the range of about 1/99 to about 20/80, preferably 5/95 to 10/90. The attractant is specific for this species and is useful for trapping and monitoring purposes. Attractant inhibitors are also described.