Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): Intoxication with essential oils isolated from Lippia turbinata (Griseb.) and analysis of neuropeptides and neuropeptide receptors, putative targets for pest control

CORZO, FERNANDO LIVIO; TRAVERSO, LUCILA; STERKEL, MARCOS; BENAVENTE, ALBA; AJMAT, MARÍA TERESA; ONS SHEILA

ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY

WILEY-LISS, DIV JOHN WILEY & SONS INC

Año: 2020

0739-4462

The Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella is a pest of stored products worldwide. Plant-derived essential oils with insecticidal activity could be safe products to control this species. The scarce information about the mode of action of most plant-derived products limits their use for the control of insect pests. Here, we demonstrate that an essential oil distilled from Lippia turbinata ("poleo") has insecticidal activity on P. interpunctella larvae. Furthermore, we performed a comprehensive characterization of P. interpunctella neuroendocrine system, in comparison with other lepidopteran species.