A biologically-active compound from pupae of the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis (diptera psychodidae) and its possible role in defence

Dougherty, M. J. and Hamilton, J. G.C. (1996) A biologically-active compound from pupae of the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis (diptera psychodidae) and its possible role in defence. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 86 (1). pp. 11-16. ISSN 0007-4853

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Abstract

Gas chromatography analysis of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva) pupae and fourth instar larvae revealed a compound which was not present in other larval stages. Squashed pupae were repellent to conspecific larvae and ants (Lasius niger (Linnaeus) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)), whereas second and third instars were not. Hexane extracts of pupae were repellent to conspecific larvae and L. niger, but extracts of second and third instars were not. The biologically active chemical was isolated from pupae and fourth instars and was found to be repellent to conspecific larvae and L. niger. The possibility that pupae and fourth instars may use a combined chemical and mechanical defensive strategy to avoid predation and cannibalism is discussed.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Bulletin of Entomological Research
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? agronomy and crop scienceinsect science ??
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134461
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22 Jun 2019 08:53
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Yes
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Published
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