Nest plundering allomones of the fire bee Trigona (Oxytrigona) mellicolor

Ten volatile compounds derived from the cephalic glands of the fire-bee Trigona (Oxytrigona) mellicolor were bioassayed for possible allomonal activities facilitating nest plundering. Two diketones, (E)-3-heptene-2,5-dione and (E)-3-nonene-2,5-dione, caused the honeybee Apis mellifera to display avo...

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Published in:Journal of chemical ecology 1988-02, Vol.14 (2), p.495-501
Main Authors: RINDERER, T. E, BLUM, M. S, FALES, H. M, BIAN, Z, JONES, T. H, BUCO, S. M, LANCASTER, V. A, DANKA, R. G, HOWARD, D. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abeille
abejas
Apidae
Apis mellifera
bees
bioassay
Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology
Biological and medical sciences
depredacion
ensayo biologico
essai biologique
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
glande
glands
glandulas
honey
Insecta
insecte nuisible
insectos daninos
Invertebrates
miel
miel de abeja
nesting
nidificacion
nidification
pest insects
Physiology. Development
predation
secrecion
secretion
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Summary:Ten volatile compounds derived from the cephalic glands of the fire-bee Trigona (Oxytrigona) mellicolor were bioassayed for possible allomonal activities facilitating nest plundering. Two diketones, (E)-3-heptene-2,5-dione and (E)-3-nonene-2,5-dione, caused the honeybee Apis mellifera to display avoidance behavior and reduced defensive behavior. These diketones are produced in relatively large quantities in fire-bee cephalic glands.
ISSN:0098-0331
1573-1561
DOI:10.1007/BF01013901