ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Vitamin E acetate
;
tocopherol
;
beetle
;
Coccinellidae
;
defensive secretion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The oily droplets on the pupal integumental hairs of the squash beetleEpilachna borealis contain a mixture of α-, β-, γ-, and δ-tocopheryl acetates as major constituents. In addition, the secretion contains a number of minor components that appear to be dehydrocongeners of the major components. This is the first report of the occurrence of acetate esters of any tocopherol in nature.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01969741
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