Abstract
In laboratory mating studies of the corn earworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie), conducted through 5 generations, stocking the cage with plant material and special cage linings significantly improved the percentage of mating. The plant effect probably resulted from either its physical presence or a “triggering effect” related to infrared radiation and/or scent molecules. The effect of lining the cages with low emissivity aluminum foil probably resulted from the amplification of organic scent molecules by stimulated emission of radiation (maser action). No increase in the percentage of mating resulted when pairs of moths were associated more than 2 days; mating after 2 days was confined to second and third matings by females which had already mated.
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