Trail-marking substance of the Texas leaf-cutting ant: source and potency

John Moser; Murray S. Blum

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Trail-marking substance of the Texas leaf-cutting ant: source and potency

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John Moser, Murray S. Blum

Year:

1963

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Science 140: 1228

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Abstract

The trail-marking substance of Atta texana (Buckley) is formed in the true poison gland and deposited by the sting. This attractant is initially produced by teneral workers. The substance obtained from mature, large workers is the most potent.

Citation

Moser, John C.; Blum, Murray S. 1963. Trail-marking substance of the Texas leaf-cutting ant: source and potency. Science 140: 1228