Volatile Chemicals of Adults and Nymphs of the Eucalyptus Pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Heteroptera : Thaumastocoridae)
Joint Authors
Barbosa, Leonardo R.
Zarbin, Paulo H. G.
Martins, Camila B. C.
Aldrich, Jeffrey R.
Soldi, Rafael A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Thaumastocoris peregrinus is an introduced “true bug” that is now a severe pest in Eucalyptus plantations of various Southern Hemisphere countries.
The semiochemicals of thaumastocorids are completely unknown.
Therefore, volatile chemicals from T.
peregrinus nymphs and adults were identified as possible leads for pheromones potentially useful for control.
The contents of nymphal exocrine glands, which are shed at molting, were identified from extracts of exuviae.
Adults lack functional metathoracic scent glands that are characteristic of most heteropterans; however, both males and females possess a glandular-appearing hold-fast organ that they quickly extrude posteriorly when disturbed.
Whole body hexane extracts from males and females were prepared by freezing the insects in a flask so that they extruded the hold-fast organ, and then they were extracted with hexane.
Volatiles from nymphal exuviae included benzaldehyde, octanol, (E)-2-octenol, octanoic acid, decanal, and hexanoic acid.
Adult volatiles included 3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl butyrate and 3-methylbut-3-en-1-yl butyrate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martins, Camila B. C.& Soldi, Rafael A.& Barbosa, Leonardo R.& Aldrich, Jeffrey R.& Zarbin, Paulo H. G.. 2012. Volatile Chemicals of Adults and Nymphs of the Eucalyptus Pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Heteroptera : Thaumastocoridae). Psyche،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martins, Camila B. C.…[et al.]. Volatile Chemicals of Adults and Nymphs of the Eucalyptus Pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Heteroptera : Thaumastocoridae). Psyche No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martins, Camila B. C.& Soldi, Rafael A.& Barbosa, Leonardo R.& Aldrich, Jeffrey R.& Zarbin, Paulo H. G.. Volatile Chemicals of Adults and Nymphs of the Eucalyptus Pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Heteroptera : Thaumastocoridae). Psyche. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459530