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The host-specific staphylinid beetle Trichopsenius frosti has a blend of cuticular hydrocarbons that are identical to those of its host, Reticulitermes flavipes (Howard et al., 1978). The beetle grooms workers and rides on the back of female reproductives. This appears to be a case of chemical mimicry of the species-recognition pheromones of the host. [Pg.486]

See other pages where Trichopsenius frosti is mentioned: [Pg.331] [Pg.224] [Pg.331] [Pg.224]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.331 ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.224 ]