Age-specific titer and antennal perception of acetic acid, a component of male Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haw.) hairpencil secretion

Hairpencil secretion of Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haw.) contains acetic acid as well as previously identified benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol. Age-specific titers of acetic acid were significantly greater than those of benzaldehyde and, at 25 degree C, accumulation of both compounds in the hairpencils...

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Published in:Journal of chemical ecology 1989-02, Vol.15 (2), p.641-648
Main Authors: Fitzpatrick, S M, McNeil, J N, Miller, D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Noctuidae
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Summary:Hairpencil secretion of Pseudaletia unipuncta (Haw.) contains acetic acid as well as previously identified benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol. Age-specific titers of acetic acid were significantly greater than those of benzaldehyde and, at 25 degree C, accumulation of both compounds in the hairpencils peaked on the second day after emergence. Excise antennae of males and females perceived both compounds. Antennal response to acetic acid did not vary significantly with age or sex, but male response to benzaldehyde was significantly greater than female response at all ages tested.
ISSN:0098-0331
DOI:10.1007/BF01014707