Ethyl decanoate as a major component in the defensive secretion of two new zealand aleocharine (staphylinidae) beetles-Tramiathaea cornigera (broun) andThamiaraea fuscicornis (broun)

The defensive secretions of bothTramiathaea cornigera andThamiaraea fuscicornis contain undecane, toluquinone, ethyl decanoate and smaller amounts of other esters. The presence of esters particularly ethyl decanoate as a major component sets these two beetles apart chemically not only among the stap...

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Published in:Journal of chemical ecology 1981-01, Vol.7 (1), p.197-202
Main Authors: Gnanasunderam, C, Young, H, Butcher, C F, Hutchins, R F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The defensive secretions of bothTramiathaea cornigera andThamiaraea fuscicornis contain undecane, toluquinone, ethyl decanoate and smaller amounts of other esters. The presence of esters particularly ethyl decanoate as a major component sets these two beetles apart chemically not only among the staphylinids but also within the subfamily Aleocharinae.
ISSN:0098-0331
1573-1561
DOI:10.1007/BF00988647