Table 1 Mortality in the control (acetone-treated) group for corn earworms and fall armyworms.

From: Using insecticidal compounds to elucidate the potential role of neurotransmitters in Lepidoptera pupal ecdysis

Species

Life stage

Exposure route

# treated

# dead

% dead

Corn earworm

Larval

Topicala

60

0

0

Dietaryb

50

2

4

Pupal

Topicala

50

1

2

Fall armyworm

Larval

Topicala

60

2

3

Dietaryb

50

3

6

Pupal

Topicala

50

0

0

  1. a Larvae and pupae were provided 10 µL acetone on the dorsal prothorax and spiracles, respectively, using a microliter pipette.
  2. b Larvae were provided Stonefly Heliothis diet containing 1000 µL acetone (incorporated with the water and vinegar mixture prior to addition of dry powder) per 20 g of prepared diet.
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