ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Dermacentor variabilis
;
Acari
;
Ixodidae
;
tick
;
American dog tick
;
sex pheromone
;
2,6-dichlorophenol
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract No detectable sex pheromone, 2,6-dichlorophenol (2,6-DCP), was found inDermacentor variabilis engorged nymphs, teneral females, replete females, or unfed males. The amount of 2,6-DCP present in unfed females of different ages was extremely variable; no relationship between age and 2,6-DCP content in these unfed females was observed. Partially fed virgin females had less 2,6-DCP than unfed females, but there was no change in pheromone content during the course of feeding. Sex pheromone was also found in partially fed males.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00987646
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