ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Lepidoptera
;
Notodontidae
;
Schizura
;
defensive secretion
;
formic acid
;
2-tridecanone
;
(5)-2-tridecanol
;
2-tridecyl formate
;
2-pentadecanone
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The cervical gland secretion of larvae ofSchizura unicornis andS. badia (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) contains formic acid, acetic acid, and a mixture of lipophilic compounds, including 2-alkanones, 2-alkanols, and formates of the alkanols. InS. unicornis, the secretion also contains severalω-monounsaturated analogs of the alcohols, ketones, and formates. The absolute configuration of two of the alcohols (2-tridecanol and 2-pentadecanol) was established asS in both species. The larvae spray their secretion when physically disturbed, aiming it accurately in the direction of the offending agent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00979649
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