ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Honey bee
;
Apis mellifera
;
Hymenoptera
;
Apidae
;
pheromone
;
(Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol
;
sting
;
EAG
;
alarm pheromone
;
mass spectrometry
;
epoxides
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract (Z)-11-Eicosen-1-ol was identified by GC-MS and microchemical methods as a major volatile component, ca. 5 μg per insect, secreted by the sting apparatus of the worker honey bee. When presented on moving lures at the hive entrance, (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol, like isopentyl acetate already known as an alarm pheromone, elicited stinging, and together these two compounds were as active as the natural pheromone from the sting. On stationary lures, (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol prolonged the effectiveness of isopentyl acetate.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00984013
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