The Tergal Gland Secretion of the Two Rare Myrmecophilous Species Zyras collaris and Z. haworthi (Coleoptera : Staphylinidae) and the Effect on Lasius fuliginosus
Joint Authors
Stoeffler, Michael
Tolasch, Till
Boettinger, Lea
Steidle, Johannes L. M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The beetle species Zyras collaris and Z.
haworthi belong to the rove beetle tribe Myrmedoniini (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae), which comprises many myrmecophilous species.
Due to their rareness, it is unknown how the two species interact with their host ants.
GC-MS analyses revealed that both species release α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene and limonene from their defensive tergal glands.
This composition of tergal gland secretion is unique within the subfamily Aleocharinae.
In biotests, Lasius fuliginosus ants showed increased antennation towards filter paper balls treated with mixtures of these substances in natural concentrations.
Because these monoterpenes are also present in some aphid species which are attended by ants, we hypothesize that Zyras beetles mimic the presence of aphids and thereby achieve acceptance by their host ants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stoeffler, Michael& Boettinger, Lea& Tolasch, Till& Steidle, Johannes L. M.. 2013. The Tergal Gland Secretion of the Two Rare Myrmecophilous Species Zyras collaris and Z. haworthi (Coleoptera : Staphylinidae) and the Effect on Lasius fuliginosus. Psyche،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484065
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stoeffler, Michael…[et al.]. The Tergal Gland Secretion of the Two Rare Myrmecophilous Species Zyras collaris and Z. haworthi (Coleoptera : Staphylinidae) and the Effect on Lasius fuliginosus. Psyche No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484065
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stoeffler, Michael& Boettinger, Lea& Tolasch, Till& Steidle, Johannes L. M.. The Tergal Gland Secretion of the Two Rare Myrmecophilous Species Zyras collaris and Z. haworthi (Coleoptera : Staphylinidae) and the Effect on Lasius fuliginosus. Psyche. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484065
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484065