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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Characterization of a behaviorally active, gender-specific volatile compound from the male asparagus fly Plioreocepta poeciloptera"
Author(s):		Thibout E; Arnault I; Auger J; Petersen KS; Oliver JE;
Address:		"Faculty of Sciences, IRBI, UMR CNRS 6035, Parc Grandmont 37200 Tours, France. eric.thibout@univ-tours.fr"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2005
Volume:		31
Issue:		4
Page Number:		893 - 909
DOI:		10.1007/s10886-005-3551-y
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Adult male asparagus flies exhibit typical calling behaviors (suggestive of pheromone production) during which they emit a single volatile compound that was identified as isopropyl (S)-5-hydroxyhexanoate. In laboratory bioassays, synthetic samples elicited an arrestant response in females, but did not appear to attract females. On the other hand, the synthetic material attracted conspecific males in olfactometer bioassays"
Keywords:		"Age Factors Animals Biological Assay Diptera/*chemistry/physiology Female Hexanols/isolation & purification Male Oils, Volatile/*isolation & purification Sex Attractants/*chemistry/pharmacology *Sexual Behavior, Animal Time Factors;"
Notes:		"MedlineThibout, E Arnault, I Auger, J Petersen, K S Oliver, J E eng 2005/08/30 J Chem Ecol. 2005 Apr; 31(4):893-909. doi: 10.1007/s10886-005-3551-y"