Cuticular hydrocarbons from six species of tephritid fruit flies

Carlson, David A.; Yocom, S. R.

doi:10.1002/arch.940030407

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“…Standards of n -alkane (C 8 –C 38 ; Sigma-Aldrich, Czech Republic) were co-injected with authentic samples to determine the retention indices ( RI ) of the analytes. Compounds were identified by comparison of their mass spectra fragmentation patterns, RI and authentic synthetic standards when available (Van Den Dool and Kratz 1963, Carlson and Yocom 1986, Vaníčková 2012, Vaníčková et al 2012a, Břízová et al 2013, Milet-Pinheiro et al 2015, Vaníčková et al 2014, Vaníčková et al in press). Detailed chemical identification of the CHs has been published previously (Vaníčková et al 2012b, Vaníčková et al in press).…”

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Characterisation of the chemical profiles of Brazilian and Andean morphotypes belonging to the Anastrepha fraterculus complex (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Vaníčková¹,

Břízová

Pompeiano³

et al. 2015

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Fruit fly sexual behaviour is directly influenced by chemical and non-chemical cues that play important roles in reproductive isolation. The chemical profiles of pheromones and cuticular hydrocarbons (CHs) of eight fruit fly populations of the Andean, Brazilian-1 and Brazilian-3 morphotypes of the Anastrepha fraterculus cryptic species complex originating from Colombia (four populations) and Brazil (four populations) were analysed using two-dimensional gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. The resulting chemical diversity data were studied using principal component analyses. Andean morphotypes could be discriminated from the Brazilian-1 and Brazilian-3 morphotypes by means of male-borne pheromones and/or male and female CH profiles. The Brazilian-1 and Brazilian-3 morphotypes were found to be monophyletic. The use of chemical profiles as species- and sex-specific signatures for cryptic species separations is discussed.

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Characterisation of the chemical profiles of Brazilian and Andean morphotypes belonging to the Anastrepha fraterculus complex (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Vaníčková¹,

Břízová

Pompeiano³

et al. 2015

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“…Methylalkanes of this type, ranging in size from 17 to about 50 carbon atoms, have been identified in algae, plant waxes, and many insects; and some function in chemical communication in insects [7,8]. Recently they have been identified in six species of tephritid fruit flies [20].…”

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Chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology of insect cuticular lipids

Blomquist

Nelson²,

Renobales

1987

Arch Insect Biochem Physiol

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The chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology of insect cuticular lipids are reviewed. The types of components present in cuticular extracts are described with special emphasis on the occurrence and identification of the di-and trimethylalkanes and the newly discovered tetramethylalkanes. The methods used in the extraction of cuticular components are discussed, including recommendations to standardize procedures. The structural elucidation of methylalkanes, particularly the mass spectral interpretation of multi-methylbranched alkanes, is reviewed. The biosynthesis of cuticular lipids is discussed with emphasis on the hydrocarbon components, describing elongation reactions and the origin of the methyl branches. The effects of environment and development on cuticular lipids are reviewed.

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“…A standard of n ‐alkanes (varying from C12 to C60; Sigma‐Aldrich, Toluca, Mexico) was injected to determine the retention indices (RI) of the analyses. Branched hydrocarbons were identified by comparing their MS fragmentation patterns and RI reported in other studies (D. A. Carlson & Yocom, ; Hedlund, Bartelt, Dicke, & Vet, ; Nelson & Leopold, ; Sutton & Carlson, ). The hexane extract (1 μl) was also injected to the GC–MS under the same conditions described above.…”

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“…For example, comparative studies of CHCs of larvae of Anastrepha ludens (Loew), A. suspensa (Loew), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), C. rosa (Karsch), Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), and B. dorsalis (Hendel) have been carried out to develop a practical method of identifying larvae. The CHCs of A. suspensa and C. capitata larvae are dominated by homologous series of n ‐alkanes and 2‐monomethylalkanes (D. A. Carlson & Yocom, ). The composition of CHCs of A. suspensa third instar larva differed from that of C. capitata in the ratio of two components (Sutton & Steck, ).…”

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Variation in the cuticular hydrocarbons of the Mexican fruit fly Anastrepha ludens males between strains and age classes

Ochoa

Cruz‐López

Guillén-Navarro

et al. 2018

Arch Insect Biochem Physiol

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In this study cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) were characterized from wings of individual unmated males of different Anastrepha ludens (Loew) mass‐reared strains of different ages (3 and 19‐day‐old): (a) a standard mass‐reared colony (control), (b) a genetic sexing strain, (c) a selected strain, (d) a hybrid strain, and (e) wild males. We found that the hydrocarbon profiles in all males included two n‐alkanes, five monomethyl alkanes, and two alkenes. CHCs ranged from C26 to C31. The most prominent peaks were 2‐methyloctacosane (2‐Me‐C28), n‐nonacosene (C29:1), 2‐methyltriacontane (2‐Me‐C30), and n‐hentriacontene (C31:1). Significant variations in the CHC amounts of the mass‐reared strains were observed from Day 9 and thereafter. Comparison of CHCs using multivariate and canonical analyses across ages and among mass‐reared strains and wild males revealed qualitative and quantitative differences. The relative amounts of C29:1 and 2‐Me‐C30 were significantly higher across age groups in the mass‐reared strains than those in the wild males. In contrast, amounts of n‐nonacosane (C29) significantly increased in wild males as they aged. Through statistical analyses, we inferred that CHC amounts vary with age. Wild males differed significantly from the mass‐reared strains in the amount of C29, and the genetic sexing strain Tap‐7 had significantly higher values for 2‐methylhexacosane (2‐Me‐C26). In contrast the selected and control strain differed from the other strains in amounts of C29:1 and 2‐Me‐C30. We suggest that differential profiles in hydrocarbon composition among the strains may be mainly due to environmental pressures.

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Cuticular hydrocarbons from six species of tephritid fruit flies

Cited by 39 publications

References 17 publications

Characterisation of the chemical profiles of Brazilian and Andean morphotypes belonging to the Anastrepha fraterculus complex (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Characterisation of the chemical profiles of Brazilian and Andean morphotypes belonging to the Anastrepha fraterculus complex (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology of insect cuticular lipids

Variation in the cuticular hydrocarbons of the Mexican fruit fly Anastrepha ludens males between strains and age classes

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