Sequestration of aristolochic acids from meridic diets by larvae of Battus polydamas archidamas (Papilionidae: Troidini)

Larvae of the butterfly, Battus polydamas archidamas (Papilionidae: Troidini) feed exclusively on aristolochic acid (AAs)-containing Aristolochia species (Aristolochiaceae). The distribution of sequestrated AAs in the tissues (body, integument and osmeterial secretions) of B. polydamas archidamas la...

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Main Authors: Carlos F. PINTO, Alejandro URZÚA, Hermann M. NIEMEYER
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2011-01-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201101-0005_Sequestration_of_aristolochic_acids_from_meridic_diets_by_larvae_of_Battus_polydamas_archidamas_Papilionidae.php