Tschuch G, Lindemann P, Niesen A, Csuk R, Moritz G. A novel long-chained acetate in the defensive secretion of thrips.
J Chem Ecol 2005;
31:1555-65. [PMID:
16222792 DOI:
10.1007/s10886-005-5797-9]
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Abstract
Defensive secretions of adult and larval Suocerathrips linguis (Phlaeothripidae, Thysanoptera) were found to contain a long-chained acetate, (11Z)-11,19-eicosadienyl acetate, that was not previously known to occur naturally. This substance occurred together with octadecyl acetate and other long-chained acetates. The eicosadienyl acetate repels ants and spreads on the surface of such potential predators. The mixture can provide a long-lasting surface coating.
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