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2023

Male Diaphania pyloalis moths trapped with Pherobank pheromone lures

Newly available Pherobank product, pheromone lure for Diaphania pyloalis

Mulberry is the only host for rearing silkworms (Bombyx mori) and is important as a shade tree in cities. 

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pheromone lure for Actias isabellae

Newly available Pherobank product, pheromone lure for Actias isabellae

The protected moth Graellsia isabellae (Graells 1849) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) is one of the most emblematic European insects. Because of its large size, attractive wing patterns, and restricted geographical distribution, it has become a symbol for several entomological and conservation organizations.

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pheromone lure for Scolytus amygdali

Newly available Pherobank product, pheromone lure for Scolytus amygdali

The almond bark beetle, Scolytus amygdali, is a pest of cultivated species of stone (Prunus) and pome (Malus) fruits in the Mediterranean region and Southern Europe. Today populations of this beetle in Israel have reached high densities.

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modified funnel trap placed on the ground

Newly available Pherobank products, pheromone lures for Syngrapha parilis and for Sympistis lapponica

In a joint effort with Markus P. Rantala1 to formulate a new attractant for Polia species, interestingly one of the pheromone mixtures was found to attract large numbers of Syngrapha parilis and another large numbers of Sympistis lapponica.

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