Formic acid in caustic cephalic secretions of stingless bee, Oxytrigona (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

D. W. Roubik; B. H. Smith; R. G. Carlson

doi:10.1007/BF01020539

Formic acid in caustic cephalic secretions of stingless bee, Oxytrigona (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

D. W. Roubik, B. H. Smith, R. G. Carlson

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Abstract

The cephalic extracts of two species in the stingless bee genus Oxytrigona were analyzed. Extracts made in diethyl ether, and then derivatized with diphenyldiazomethane, revealed large quantities of formic acid, potentially a major defensive secretion of this stingless bee group. We additionally identify several hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, and acetates. Novel diketones identified by others were detected in both species.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1079-1086
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Chemical Ecology
Volume	13
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01020539
State	Published - May 1 1987
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Apidae
Defensive secretions
Hymenoptera
Meliponinae
Oxytrigona
formic acid
mandibular glands
stingless bees

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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Biochemistry

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