The Attraction of the Dung Beetle <i>Anoplotrupes stercorosus</i> (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) to Volatiles from Vertebrate Cadavers

The Attraction of the Dung Beetle <i>Anoplotrupes stercorosus</i> (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) to Volatiles from Vertebrate Cadavers

During decomposition, vertebrate carrion emits volatile organic compounds to which insects and other scavengers are attracted. We have previously found that the dung beetle, <i>Anoplotrupes stercorosus</i>, is the most common dung beetle found on vertebrate cadavers. Our aim in this stud...

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Main Authors: Sandra Weithmann, Christian von Hoermann, Thomas Schmitt, Sandra Steiger, Manfred Ayasse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
carrion decomposition
piglet cadaver
volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
insect attraction
GC-EAD
synthetic cadaver volatiles
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/476

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