par Morgan, Erik David;Inwood, M.R.;Cammaerts Tricot, Marie-Claire 
Référence Physiological entomology, 3, 2, page (107-114)
Publication Publié, 1978
Référence Physiological entomology, 3, 2, page (107-114)
Publication Publié, 1978
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | ABSTRACT. The volatile secretion of the mandibular gland of the common elbowed red ant, Myrmica scabrinodis Nyl., is shown to consist of ethanal, ethanol, acetone, 3‐hexanone, 3‐hexanol, 3‐heptanone, 3‐heptanol, 3‐octanone, 3‐octanol, 6‐methyl‐3‐octanone, 6‐methyl‐3‐octanol, 3‐nonanone, 3‐nonanol, 3‐decanone and 3‐undecanone. The electroantennographic response to the major components was recorded and compared with some related compounds. Behavioural tests were carried out on the major constituents, showing that 3‐octanol is an attractant for workers, that 3‐octanone increases the effect of 3‐octanol, and 3‐nonanone augments the linear speed of the ants. Copyright © 1978, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved |
