Sex Pheromones and Mating Behavior of Culiseta inornata (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract

Field observations and laboratory experimentation on the mosquito Culiseta inornata (Williston) indicate that a volatile chemical substance (or substances) is involved in the mating behavior of this species. Mating is not dependent on either sound or sight, though these elements of communication may normally be involved. Materials recovered from females stimulate a sexual response in and are attractive to males.