title: 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal in the scent gland secretion of male cave crickets, Troglophilus cavicola and T. neglectus (Ensifera: Rhaphidophoridae).
abstract: 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, a distinctly smelling compound, was identified as a constituent of the male scent gland secretion of two species of cave crickets, Troglophilus cavicola and T. neglectus. It is the first proof of a male specific exocrine compound in grasshoppers. A pheromonal function of the component could not be established; its possible biological role is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemical Analysis and Mass Spectrometry, University Children's Hospital, Auenbruggerplatz 30, A-8036, Graz, Austria
authors.forename: Günther
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Raspotnig
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Freitag
authors.forename: Gerald
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kastberger
authors.forename: Werner
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Windischhofer
authors.forename: Hans Jörg
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Leis