ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Oviposition stimulant
;
host selection
;
butterfly
;
Papilio xuthus
;
Citrus
;
5-hydroxy-Nω-methyltryptamine
;
adenosine
;
flavonoid
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A methanolic extract ofCitrus unshiu induces oviposition by females of aCitrus-feeding swallowtail butterfly,Papilio xuthus L. The chemical factors responsible for stimulating oviposition were isolated and characterized as 5-hydroxy-Nω-methyltryptamine, adenosine, vicenin-2, narirutin, hesperidin and rutin. An artificial blend of these six components elicited significant oviposition behavior, apparently identical to that induced by contact with intactCitrus leaves.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01945578
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