ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Coleoptera
;
Dermestidae
;
Trogoderma granarium (khapra beetle)
;
T. variabile
;
T. glabrum
;
T. inclusum
;
pheromone
;
(Z)- and (E)-14-methyl-8-hexadecenal
;
interspecific response
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Interspecific responses among severalTrogoderma species have been correlated with their pheromone components. The most important component emitted by four of the species is (Z)- or (E)-14-methyl-8-hexadecenal, which is not detectable in extracts of macerated beetles. The response to macerated beetles is probably due to the corresponding alcohol and ester. The recency of common origin of seven species is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988449