Species- and context-dependent responses of green lacewings suggest a complex ecological role for methyl salicylate (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)

Preparation of baits

Methyl salicylate, phenylacetaldehyde and squalene (≥ 95% purity as per the manufacturer) were obtained from Sigma-Aldrich Kft. (Budapest, Hungary). (1R,4aS,7S,7aR)-Nepetalactol was synthesized as follows:

To a solution of…

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