U.S. Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service, Lincoln, Nebraska
Date of this Version
12-1987
Abstract
Clear microdroplets are associated with secretory, abdominal setae on nymphs of the sycamore lace bug Corythucha ciliata. The major component of this exudate material has been identified as 3,6-dihydroxy-2-[1-oxo- lO(E)-terradecenyl]cyclohex-2-en- 1-one [1]. Preliminary observations of these insects suggest a defensive function for these exudate droplets.
Comments
Published in Journal of Natural Products Vol. 50. No. 6. pp. 1126-1 130, Nov-Dec 1987.