Behavioral response of Stomoxys calcitrans (Diptera: Muscidae) to conspecific feces and feces extracts

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The attraction response of Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) to its own feces was evaluated in a triple cage olfactometer. Both time-and concentration-response relationships were obtained for female S. calcitrans exposed to cellulose sponges impregnated with fresh fly feces or filter papers treated with chloroform:methanol extracts of fresh fly feces in 6-min tests. Attraction to feces collected on cellulose sponges decreased as the air flow increased. Feces collected on cellulose sponges and held for 28-31 d retained attractive activity. More female flies were attracted than males to feces on sponges or to polar solvent extracts of feces-contaminated cages. The activity of feces extract on filter paper decreased rapidly. Chemical identification of the active compounds present could lead to useful baits for traps.

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Carlson, D. A., Alzogaray, R. A., & Hogsette, J. A. (2000). Behavioral response of Stomoxys calcitrans (Diptera: Muscidae) to conspecific feces and feces extracts. Journal of Medical Entomology, 37(6), 957–961. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-37.6.957

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