Stimulatory beetle volatiles for the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky)

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 2002 May-Jun;57(5-6):553-8.

Abstract

Two male-specific beetle volatiles were found that elicited strong gas chromatographic-electroantennographic responses from both sexes of Asian longhorned beetle adults, Anoplophora glabripennis. The secretion consisted of a approximately 1:1 (v/v) blend of functionalized dialkyl ethers, 4-(n-heptyloxy)butanal and 4-(n-heptyloxy)butan-1-ol. These compounds are chemically unusual natural products that are previously unknown from insects. Laboratory olfactometer studies showed that a blend of 10 microg of each synthetic compound on a filter paper strip was significantly attractive to ALB adults.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Aldehydes / isolation & purification
  • Animals
  • Asia
  • Chromatography, Gas
  • Coleoptera / chemistry*
  • Ethers / chemistry*
  • Ethers / isolation & purification
  • Larva
  • Male
  • Odorants
  • Pupa
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Smell / physiology

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Ethers