Fate of Ingested Aristolactams from Aristolochia chilensis in Battus polydamas archidamas (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)

We performed a sequestration study of aristolactams (ALs) from Aristolochia chilensis in Battus polydamas archidamas (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) by examining the AL content of the plant, fifth instar larvae, osmeterial secretion, pupae, exuviae and feces. Aristolactam-I (AL-I) and aristolactam-II (A...

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Main Authors: Angel Olguín, Alejandro Urzúa, Rocío Santander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/4/4/533