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. 2000 Jul 18;97(16):9329–9334. doi: 10.1073/pnas.160241697

Table 1.

Responses of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi in the wind tunnel to synthetic compounds (10 μg) released from filter paper (single-choice test)

Stimulus No. parasitoids tested Mean % showing oriented flight*
(Z)-Jasmone 64 52.22  ± 2.22a
(E,E)-α-Farnesene 70 60.44  ± 5.27a
(E)-β-Ocimene 63 46.25  ± 4.41a
Hexane control 45 26.70  ± 0.00b
*

Tests on 3 consecutive days. ANOVA analysis F = 16.19, P < 0.01. Values followed by a different letter are significantly different at P < 0.05 (Tukey multiple comparison test).