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L-lactic and 2-ketoglutaric Acids, Odors from Human Skin, Govern Attraction and Landing in Host-Seeking Female Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Aedesaegypti, presented with a source of L-lactic and 2-ketoglutaric acid in a wind-tunnel bioassay, takeoff, fly upwind, and land on the odorant substrate at rates comparable to those exhibited by mosquitoes presented with a skin-odor stimulus. Addition of carbon dioxide decreased takeoff latency but was not required to elicit upwind flight nor landings. Ketoglutaric acid, a recently identified component of human skin odor, combined with lactic acid elicits the full repertoire of mosquito host-seeking behaviors.

Source: Journal of Insect Behavior

DOI: 10.1007/s10905-022-09812-5

Authors: Benjamin D. Sumner, Brogan Amos, Jan Bello, Ring T. Cardé

Institution: University of California, Riverside

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pheromone Research and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,280

OpenAlex ID: W4315648587