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Chemical components of the rectal gland secretions of maleDacus cucurbitae, the melon fly

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The volatile constituents of the rectal gland secretion of maleDacus cucurbitae have been shown to contain 2-methoxy-N-3-methylbutyl acetamide together with 2 other amides, 3 pyrazine derivatives and 2-ethoxybenzoic acid. Excised male rectal glands have been demonstrated to elicit strong responses from female melon flies.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, The University, S09 5NH, Southampton, England

    R. Baker, R. H. Herbert & Rosemary A. Lomer

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Acknowledgment. We thank Dr P. Howse for valuable discussions and advice.

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Baker, R., Herbert, R.H. & Lomer, R.A. Chemical components of the rectal gland secretions of maleDacus cucurbitae, the melon fly. Experientia 38, 232–233 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945082

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