A pheromone released to trigger alertness, dispersion or group defense by insects.
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(2008). Alarm Pheromone. In: Capinera, J.L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6359-6_124
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