Artificial flowers, so lovely, so lethal to moths.

From: Agricultural Research | Date: September 1, 1991| Author: | Copyright information

Artificial Flowers, So Lovely, So Lethal to Moths

An insect scientist who fashions fake flowers?

Yes, it's true. But Peter J. Landolt's trick blossom isn't the product of a newfound hobby. It's part of a novel system that annihilates female cabbage looper moths without harming the environment.

The ARS entomologist fashioned a faux flower to resemble a blossom of the tropical night-blooming jessamine shrub, after discovering that female looper moths are attracted to the blossom's scent.

The "petal" part of Landolt's flower is highly reflective white tape, which ...

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