Isobutyric acid from the Brindley's glands of Triatoma lecticularia

Authors
Seigler, DS Lampman, RL
Citation
Ds. Seigler et Rl. Lampman, Isobutyric acid from the Brindley's glands of Triatoma lecticularia, J AM MOSQ C, 16(1), 2000, pp. 36-37
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
8756971X → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
36 - 37
Database
ISI
SICI code
8756-971X(200003)16:1<36:IAFTBG>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The contents of the Brindley's gland of Triatoma lecticularia(Stal) (Hetero ptera Reduviidae: Triatominae) have been identified by gas chromatography-m ass spectrometry as isobutyric acid. This compound is found in similar secr etions from certain other members of the Triatominae, and is suggested to p lay a role as a defensive pheromone and for intraspecies communication.