Cuticular hydrocarbons of the screwworm,Cochliomyia hominivorox (Diptera: Calliphoridae) |
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Authors: | J. George Pomonis |
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Affiliation: | (1) ARS-USDA, Biosciences Research Laboratory, 58105 Fargo, North Dakota |
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Abstract: | A novel series of 2,X-dimethylalkanes were isolated and identified. The nonpolar fraction of the surface lipids secreted by the adult (5-day-old) screwworm,Cochliomyia hominivorax, contains over 130 different hydrocarbons comprising normal alkanes (32% of the total hydrocarbon), branched alkanes (53%), and monoalkenes (11%). Branched alkanes included monomethylalkanes with substitution in all possible positions except for 4-methylalkanes, internally branched dimethylalkanes, and 2,X- and 3,X-dimethylalkanes. At emergence, adults of both sexes of the 009 strain have nearly identical gas Chromatographic profiles, which diverge as the insect ages. Irradiation of pharate pupae does not affect the hydrocarbon produced.Mention of a commercial or proprietary product in this paper does not constitute an endorsement of that product by the USDA. |
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Keywords: | Insect screwworm Cochliomyia hominivorax Diptera Calliphoridae cuticular hydrocarbons mass spectrometry 2,X-dimethylalkanes |
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