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    Disparlure is a sex pheromone of
    Question

    Disparlure is a sex pheromone of

    A.

    silkworm

    B.

    gypsy moth

    C.

    pink bollworm

    D.

    cabbage looper

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is: (B) Gypsy moth

    Explanation:
    Disparlure is the sex pheromone specifically used by the female gypsy moth to attract males for mating.
    It is widely utilized in pest monitoring and control programs, especially for detecting and managing gypsy moth infestations.
    Information Key Points:
    ​Additional Information:
    • Target pest: Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)
    • Function: Attracts male moths for mating
    • Application: Used in traps for monitoring, mating disruption in pest control
    • Importance: Helps prevent spread of gypsy moth, a serious defoliator of hardwood trees
    • Silkworm(Bombyx mori): Uses a different pheromone calledbombykol.

    • Pink bollworm(Pectinophora gossypiella): Controlled using pheromones likegossyplure.

    • Cabbage looper(Trichoplusia ni): Uses different sex pheromones.

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