The Exocrine Chemistry of the Parasitic Wasp <i>Sphecophaga orientalis</i> and Its Host <i>Vespa orientalis</i>: A Case of Chemical Deception?

The Exocrine Chemistry of the Parasitic Wasp <i>Sphecophaga orientalis</i> and Its Host <i>Vespa orientalis</i>: A Case of Chemical Deception?

The main challenge facing a parasite of social insects lies in deceiving its host’s detection and defense systems in order to enter and survive within the host colony. <i>Sphecophaga orientalis</i> is an ichneumonid wasp that parasitizes the pupae of the Oriental hornet <i>Vespa or...

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Main Authors: Shahar Dubiner, Nitzan Cohen, Mika Volov, Abraham Hefetz, Rya Seltzer, Eran Levin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Vespa</i>
<i>Sphecophaga</i>
parasitoid
CHC
oleic acid
rose oxide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/1/2

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