Novel type of sex pheromone structure identified fromStigmella malella (Stainton) (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae)

Tóth, Miklós; Szöcs, Gábor; Nieukerken, E.J. van; Philipp, P.; Schmidt, Frank; Francke, Wittko

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“…Secondary alcohols with a C 7 or C 9 chain have been identified from some primitive species; i.e., saturated and monoenyl alcohols from three species in Eriocraniidae (Eriocranioidea) [77,78] and dienyl alcohols from one species in Nepticulidae (Nepticuloidea) [79]. Their hydroxyl group is always located at the 2-position, and this is illustrated in the table with the abbreviation 2-OH in place of the OH which was used for the Type I pheromones.…”

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Lepidopteran Sex Pheromones

Ando

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Yamamoto

2004

Topics in Current Chemistry

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As a consequence of the diversity of Lepidoptera, including 150,000 described species, interesting species-specific sex pheromone systems are exhibited in this insect group. The quite varied pheromones, which have been identified from female moths of nearly 530 species from around the world, are classified into groups of Type I (75%), Type II (15%), and miscellaneous (10%), according to their chemical structures. Additionally, many pheromones produced by male moths and butterflies have been known. While new sex pheromones from about 70 lepidopteran species have been reported in the last five years utilizing GC-EAD, GC-MS, LC, and NMR, our information about the pheromones is still rudimentary, and these kinds of semiochemicals remain an exciting research target for natural product chemistry. In addition to the overview of their chemical structures, this chapter deals with current methods for their identification. Furthermore, an actual application of the synthetic pheromones for pest control is briefly introduced.

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Section: Structures Of Other Female Pheromonesmentioning

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Lepidopteran Sex Pheromones

Ando

Inomata

Yamamoto

2004

Topics in Current Chemistry

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“…The first situation is most typical in Lepidoptera, being observed in both caddis‐flies and some archaic moths ( Löfstedt et al . 1994 ; Toth et al . 1995 ; Zhu et al .…”

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“…Recently, long‐distance pheromones, produced by a pair of exocrine glands on the Vth abdominal sternite, were discovered in some caddis‐flies and in the archaic moth families, Eriocraniidae and Nepticulidae ( Löfstedt et al . 1994 ; Toth et al . 1995 ; Zhu et al .…”

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A failed attempt to demonstrate pheromone communication in archaic moths of the genus Sabatinca Walker (Lepidoptera, Micropterigidae)

Kozlov

Zvereva

1999

Ecology Letters

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Data on pheromones of phylogenetically archaic moths are very scant, despite being needed to understand the life history evolution and phylogeny of the basal lineages of Lepidoptera. Two New Zealand micropterigid moths, Sabatinca (Palaeomicra) chalcophanes Meyr. and Sabatinca (s.str.) demissa Philp., were investigated for pheromone communication. Consistent negative results were demonstrated by (i) behavioural observations, (ii) exposure of blends containing active components of pheromones identified in caddis‐flies and archaic moths, (iii) exposure of caged males and females in sticky traps, and (iv) detection of male and female antennal responses to both male and female extracts. Since no data indicated the presence of long‐distance sex pheromones in Sabatinca, we concluded that these moths use visual clues to meet sexual partners. The secondary lack of pheromone communication in Micropterigidae suggests a high degree of ecological specialization in this plylogenetically most archaic moth family.

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“…2001, 2002). However, Tóth et al. (1995) did not link the pheromone production to a specific body part.…”

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“…2 2 The pheromones produced by the sternum V gland are short chain, contrasting with the long chains of pheromones produced by higher Lepidoptera (Tóth et al. 1995; Zhu et al.…”

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The sternum V glands in Lepidoptera

Djernæs¹

2011

Acta Zoologica

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Djernæs, M. 2011. The sternum V glands in Lepidoptera. —Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) 00: 1–16. Abstract I investigated representatives for all lepidopteran families known to possess the sternum V glands (Micropterigidae, Agathiphagidae, Heterobathmiidae, Erio‐craniidae and Lophocoronidae) as well as representatives for the two families (Neopseustidae and Nepticulidae) known to posses fenestrae on sternum IV, structures associated with the sternum V glands in Eriocraniidae. I found significant variation in the gland structure. The gland opening is associated with a variety of cuticular modifications, several of which provide enlarged evaporative surfaces for enhanced dispersal of gland products. The gland reservoir was surrounded by musculature in all families except Agathiphagidae and Nepticulidae, providing means of rapid expulsion of gland products. The fenestra in female Eriocraniidae, Neopseustidae and Nepticulidae are perforated. Furthermore, the fenestra in female Neopseustidae and Nepticulidae are associated with what appears to be functional sternum V glands consisting of a reservoir and secretory tissue albeit without a gland duct. I discuss the evolutionary history and functional considerations of the sternum V gland in Lepidoptera.

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Novel type of sex pheromone structure identified fromStigmella malella (Stainton) (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae)

Cited by 35 publications

References 19 publications

Lepidopteran Sex Pheromones

Lepidopteran Sex Pheromones

A failed attempt to demonstrate pheromone communication in archaic moths of the genus Sabatinca Walker (Lepidoptera, Micropterigidae)

The sternum V glands in Lepidoptera

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