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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Quinone mixture as attractant for necrophagous dung beetles specialized on dead millipedes
Author(s):		Schmitt T; Krell FT; Linsenmair KE;
Address:		"Theodor-Boveri-Institut fur Biowissenschaften, Zoologie III, Biozentrum, Am Hubland, D-97074 Wurzburg, Germany"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2004
Volume:		30
Issue:		4
Page Number:		731 - 740
DOI:		10.1023/b:joec.0000028428.53797.cb
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"2-Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone (toluquinone) and 2-methoxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone are the most common components of defensive secretions of juliform millipedes (Diplopoda: Juliformia). A natural and a synthetic millipede-defensive secretion composed of these two substances attract dung beetles of a few Onthophagus species (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) that feed mainly on freshly dead millipedes. This olfactory mechanism and adaptation to the toxic effects of quinones enables them to be the first and exclusive users of this resource"
Keywords:		"Animals Arthropods/chemistry/*physiology Benzoquinones/*analysis Coleoptera/genetics/*physiology Cote d'Ivoire Insect Control/methods Pheromones/*analysis Sexual Behavior, Animal/physiology;"
Notes:		"MedlineSchmitt, Thomas Krell, Frank-Thorsten Linsenmair, K Eduard eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2004/07/21 J Chem Ecol. 2004 Apr; 30(4):731-40. doi: 10.1023/b:joec.0000028428.53797.cb"