Beetle Pheremones

[arachknight]

Do beetles find each other by pheremones? If so is there a way to mimic this as an alternative to collection by a white sheet and light? Could a pheremone spray be created using the frass of the larvae to draw beetles to a location of your choice? Anyone know of research regarding this?

Joel

 

[Dynastes]

The answer is yes. I imagine you've seen the pheromone based Japanese beetle traps?

Japanese beetle pheromone trap info.

 

[arachknight]

The answer is yes. I imagine you've seen the pheromone based Japanese beetle traps?Japanese beetle pheromone trap info.

Ok this is a specific case born from necessity. I'm talking about entomologists attracting other beetles. Do you know of any studies underway? I would be most fascinating way to determine range of the pheremone and beetle distribution, especially for the uncommon and rare species.

Joel