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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Behavioral and chemical analysis of venom gland secretion of queens of the ant Solenopsis geminata
Author(s):		Cruz-Lopez L; Rojas JC; Cruz-Cordero R; Morgan ED;
Address:		"El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Carretera Antiguo Aeropuerto, Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. lcruz@tap-ecosur.edu.mx"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2001
Volume:		27
Issue:		12
Page Number:		2437 - 2445
DOI:		10.1023/a:1013671330253
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Bioassays in a Y-tube olfactometer showed that workers of Solenopsis geminata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) were attracted to venom gland extracts of queens. Gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry analysis of individual glands of queens of S. geminata showed that the secretion is composed mainly of a large amount of 2-alkyl-6-methylpiperidine alkaloids and a tiny amount of a delta-lactone and a a-pyrone, which have been earlier identified as components of the queen attractant pheromone of Solenopsis invicta Buren. However, additional small amounts of a mixture of sesquiterpenes and pentadecene were found. The possible function of the sesquiterpenoid compounds is discussed"
Keywords:		Animals Ants/*chemistry Exocrine Glands/*chemistry Female Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Male Movement Pheromones/*chemistry Smell;
Notes:		"MedlineCruz-Lopez, L Rojas, J C De La Cruz-Cordero, R Morgan, E D eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2002/01/16 J Chem Ecol. 2001 Dec; 27(12):2437-45. doi: 10.1023/a:1013671330253"