ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Coleoptera
;
Silphidae
;
Necrodes surinamensis
;
carrion beetle
;
monoterpenes
;
iridoids
;
necrodols
;
defensive secretion
;
insect repellent
;
insect irritant
;
bioassay
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Two compounds recently isolated from the defensive gland ofNecrodes surinamensis, α-and β-necrodol, first representatives of a new category of monoterpenes (the necrodanes), are shown to be repellent to ants and other insects and irritating to cockroaches and flies. The compounds doubtless play a defensive role inNecrodes. The possible long-range applied significance of research on insect repellents is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01012360
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