Project Number: 5320-22430-021-07
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Jun 15, 2005
End Date: Jun 15, 2010

Objective:
Identification and synthesis of a pheromone lure for ntlle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore) to allow rapid detection of this irritant-causing/economically important invasive pest.

Approach:
Identification of the D. pallivitta pheromone will follow a four step experimental procedure; 1) collection or extraction of volatile pheromone material, 2) instumental analysis, including identification of electrophysiologically active compounds (GC/EAD or EAG) and structural determinations (GC/MS), 3) synthesize pure compounds of interest by existing methodology, and 4) conduct behavior bioassays with compounds of interest singly and in blends. Documents Trust with State of HI. Log 28955.