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Insect Biochemistry

Volume 5, Issue 6, December 1975, Pages 805-811
Insect Biochemistry

Pygidial defensive secretions of some carabid beetles

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Abstract

The pygidial defence secretions of three species of the carabid subfamily Anthiinae were analyzed. The major component in all three was formic acid. Minor components included iso-valeraldehyde, acetic acid, tiglic acid and another acid tentatively identified as angelic acid.

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