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Pygidial glands of the blue ground beetle Carabus intricatus: chemical composition of the secretion and its antimicrobial activity

Vesović, Nikola; Nenadić, Marija; Soković, Marina; Ćirić, Ana; Vujisić, Ljubodrag V; Todosijević, Marina M.; Stevanović, Nataša; Perić Mataruga, Vesna; Ilijin, Larisa; Ćurčić, Srećko

(Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vesović, Nikola
AU  - Nenadić, Marija
AU  - Soković, Marina
AU  - Ćirić, Ana
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag V
AU  - Todosijević, Marina M.
AU  - Stevanović, Nataša
AU  - Perić Mataruga, Vesna
AU  - Ilijin, Larisa
AU  - Ćurčić, Srećko
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4911
AB  - Pygidial gland secretions are used as repellent defensive allomones in ground beetles. We provide the first precise data on the chemical composition and antimicrobial potency of the secretion of the blue ground beetle, as well as on the morphology of its pygidial glands. The latter structures were not previously studied chemoecologically and morphologically, and we hypothesized that their secretion may have some antimicrobial action, as is the case with certain Carabus species. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to identify methacrylic and angelic acids as dominant chemicals in the secretion from individuals of three populations of the blue ground beetle in Serbia. We tested its secretion against selected strains of medically important microorganisms. The secretion exibits antimicrobial action against certain bacterial species and all tested micromycetes. The most significant antifungal effect of the secretion was against Penicillium ochrochloron, which is more sensitive to the secretion than to commercial antifungal drugs ketoconazole and bifonazole. Bifonazole achieved minimum inhibitory concentrations against Trichoderma viride at more than three times higher value than did the secretion, indicating a significant antifungal effect of the secretion against this micromycete as well. Additionally, we tested commercially available standards of two dominant chemicals in the secretion to investigate their interaction and antimicrobial role in the secretion. Finally, we describe all glandular morpho-functional units of the blue ground beetle. Our results suggest that the secretion of the blue ground beetle may serve not only defensive but also antimicrobial functions, which likely aid the survival of this beetle in the microbial-rich forest litter habitat.
PB  - Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany
T2  - The Science of Nature
T1  - Pygidial glands of the blue ground beetle Carabus intricatus: chemical composition of the secretion and its antimicrobial activity
IS  - 2
VL  - 109
DO  - 10.1007/s00114-022-01790-0
SP  - 19
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Vesović, Nikola and Nenadić, Marija and Soković, Marina and Ćirić, Ana and Vujisić, Ljubodrag V and Todosijević, Marina M. and Stevanović, Nataša and Perić Mataruga, Vesna and Ilijin, Larisa and Ćurčić, Srećko",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Pygidial gland secretions are used as repellent defensive allomones in ground beetles. We provide the first precise data on the chemical composition and antimicrobial potency of the secretion of the blue ground beetle, as well as on the morphology of its pygidial glands. The latter structures were not previously studied chemoecologically and morphologically, and we hypothesized that their secretion may have some antimicrobial action, as is the case with certain Carabus species. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to identify methacrylic and angelic acids as dominant chemicals in the secretion from individuals of three populations of the blue ground beetle in Serbia. We tested its secretion against selected strains of medically important microorganisms. The secretion exibits antimicrobial action against certain bacterial species and all tested micromycetes. The most significant antifungal effect of the secretion was against Penicillium ochrochloron, which is more sensitive to the secretion than to commercial antifungal drugs ketoconazole and bifonazole. Bifonazole achieved minimum inhibitory concentrations against Trichoderma viride at more than three times higher value than did the secretion, indicating a significant antifungal effect of the secretion against this micromycete as well. Additionally, we tested commercially available standards of two dominant chemicals in the secretion to investigate their interaction and antimicrobial role in the secretion. Finally, we describe all glandular morpho-functional units of the blue ground beetle. Our results suggest that the secretion of the blue ground beetle may serve not only defensive but also antimicrobial functions, which likely aid the survival of this beetle in the microbial-rich forest litter habitat.",
publisher = "Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany",
journal = "The Science of Nature",
title = "Pygidial glands of the blue ground beetle Carabus intricatus: chemical composition of the secretion and its antimicrobial activity",
number = "2",
volume = "109",
doi = "10.1007/s00114-022-01790-0",
pages = "19"
}
Vesović, N., Nenadić, M., Soković, M., Ćirić, A., Vujisić, L. V., Todosijević, M. M., Stevanović, N., Perić Mataruga, V., Ilijin, L.,& Ćurčić, S.. (2022). Pygidial glands of the blue ground beetle Carabus intricatus: chemical composition of the secretion and its antimicrobial activity. in The Science of Nature
Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany., 109(2), 19.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-022-01790-0
Vesović N, Nenadić M, Soković M, Ćirić A, Vujisić LV, Todosijević MM, Stevanović N, Perić Mataruga V, Ilijin L, Ćurčić S. Pygidial glands of the blue ground beetle Carabus intricatus: chemical composition of the secretion and its antimicrobial activity. in The Science of Nature. 2022;109(2):19.
doi:10.1007/s00114-022-01790-0 .
Vesović, Nikola, Nenadić, Marija, Soković, Marina, Ćirić, Ana, Vujisić, Ljubodrag V, Todosijević, Marina M., Stevanović, Nataša, Perić Mataruga, Vesna, Ilijin, Larisa, Ćurčić, Srećko, "Pygidial glands of the blue ground beetle Carabus intricatus: chemical composition of the secretion and its antimicrobial activity" in The Science of Nature, 109, no. 2 (2022):19,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-022-01790-0 . .
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Inhibition of tumour and non-tumour cell proliferation by pygidial gland secretions of four ground beetle species (Coleoptera: Carabidae)

Nenadić, Marija; Soković, Marina; Calhelha, Ricardo C.; Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.; Ćirić, Ana; Vesović, Nikola; Ćurčić, Srećko

(2018)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nenadić, Marija
AU  - Soković, Marina
AU  - Calhelha, Ricardo C.
AU  - Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R.
AU  - Ćirić, Ana
AU  - Vesović, Nikola
AU  - Ćurčić, Srećko
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://link.springer.com/10.2478/s11756-018-0082-x
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3092
AB  - Inhibition of the proliferation of human tumour cells and porcine non-tumour cells by the pygidial gland secretion released by adults of four ground beetle species was observed in this study. The sulphorhodamine B (SRB) assay was applied to establish the percentages of inhibition of the net growth of four human tumour cell lines and porcine liver primary non-tumour cells. The secretions of all tested ground beetle species were shown to have an antiproliferative effect on the tested cell lines. Special emphasis is put on the secretion of Abax parallelepipedus, which showed the highest antitumour potential and weakest inhibition of non-tumour cell proliferation. The antitumour and antiproliferative potential of the pygidial gland secretions of ground beetles is here demonstrated for the first time. It is suggested that certain organic acids are responsible for the action. Further investigation needs to be conducted in order to better understand the mechanisms governing the observed cytotoxic and antitumour activity.
T2  - Biologia
T1  - Inhibition of tumour and non-tumour cell proliferation by pygidial gland secretions of four ground beetle species (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
DO  - 10.2478/s11756-018-0082-x
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Nenadić, Marija and Soković, Marina and Calhelha, Ricardo C. and Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R. and Ćirić, Ana and Vesović, Nikola and Ćurčić, Srećko",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Inhibition of the proliferation of human tumour cells and porcine non-tumour cells by the pygidial gland secretion released by adults of four ground beetle species was observed in this study. The sulphorhodamine B (SRB) assay was applied to establish the percentages of inhibition of the net growth of four human tumour cell lines and porcine liver primary non-tumour cells. The secretions of all tested ground beetle species were shown to have an antiproliferative effect on the tested cell lines. Special emphasis is put on the secretion of Abax parallelepipedus, which showed the highest antitumour potential and weakest inhibition of non-tumour cell proliferation. The antitumour and antiproliferative potential of the pygidial gland secretions of ground beetles is here demonstrated for the first time. It is suggested that certain organic acids are responsible for the action. Further investigation needs to be conducted in order to better understand the mechanisms governing the observed cytotoxic and antitumour activity.",
journal = "Biologia",
title = "Inhibition of tumour and non-tumour cell proliferation by pygidial gland secretions of four ground beetle species (Coleoptera: Carabidae)",
doi = "10.2478/s11756-018-0082-x"
}
Nenadić, M., Soković, M., Calhelha, R. C., Ferreira, I. C. F. R., Ćirić, A., Vesović, N.,& Ćurčić, S.. (2018). Inhibition of tumour and non-tumour cell proliferation by pygidial gland secretions of four ground beetle species (Coleoptera: Carabidae). in Biologia.
https://doi.org/10.2478/s11756-018-0082-x
Nenadić M, Soković M, Calhelha RC, Ferreira ICFR, Ćirić A, Vesović N, Ćurčić S. Inhibition of tumour and non-tumour cell proliferation by pygidial gland secretions of four ground beetle species (Coleoptera: Carabidae). in Biologia. 2018;.
doi:10.2478/s11756-018-0082-x .
Nenadić, Marija, Soković, Marina, Calhelha, Ricardo C., Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R., Ćirić, Ana, Vesović, Nikola, Ćurčić, Srećko, "Inhibition of tumour and non-tumour cell proliferation by pygidial gland secretions of four ground beetle species (Coleoptera: Carabidae)" in Biologia (2018),
https://doi.org/10.2478/s11756-018-0082-x . .
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Photonic structures improve radiative heat exchange of Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

Pavlović, Danica; Vasiljević, Darko; Salatić, Branislav; Lazović, Vladimir; Dikić, Goran; Tomić, Ljubiša; Ćurčić, Srećko; Milovanović, Petar; Todorović, Dajana; Pantelić, Dejan V.

(Elsevier Ltd., 2018)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pavlović, Danica
AU  - Vasiljević, Darko
AU  - Salatić, Branislav
AU  - Lazović, Vladimir
AU  - Dikić, Goran
AU  - Tomić, Ljubiša
AU  - Ćurčić, Srećko
AU  - Milovanović, Petar
AU  - Todorović, Dajana
AU  - Pantelić, Dejan V.
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306456518301402?via%3Dihub
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3124
AB  - The insect cuticle serves a multitude of purposes, including: mechanical and thermal protection, water-repelling, acoustic signal absorption and coloration. The influence of cuticular structures on infrared radiation exchange and thermal balance is still largely unexplored. Here we report on the micro- and nanostructured setae covering the elytra of the longicorn beetle Rosalia alpina (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) that help the insect to survive in hot, summer environments. In the visible part of the spectrum, scale-like setae, covering the black patches of the elytra, efficiently absorb light due to the radiation trap effect. In the infrared part of the spectrum, setae of the whole elytra significantly contribute to the radiative heat exchange. From the biological point of view, insect elytra facilitate camouflage, enable rapid heating to the optimum body temperature and prevent overheating by emitting excess thermal energy.
PB  - Elsevier Ltd.
T2  - Journal of Thermal Biology
T1  - Photonic structures improve radiative heat exchange of Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
VL  - 76
DO  - 10.1016/J.JTHERBIO.2018.07.014
SP  - 126
EP  - 138
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Pavlović, Danica and Vasiljević, Darko and Salatić, Branislav and Lazović, Vladimir and Dikić, Goran and Tomić, Ljubiša and Ćurčić, Srećko and Milovanović, Petar and Todorović, Dajana and Pantelić, Dejan V.",
year = "2018",
abstract = "The insect cuticle serves a multitude of purposes, including: mechanical and thermal protection, water-repelling, acoustic signal absorption and coloration. The influence of cuticular structures on infrared radiation exchange and thermal balance is still largely unexplored. Here we report on the micro- and nanostructured setae covering the elytra of the longicorn beetle Rosalia alpina (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) that help the insect to survive in hot, summer environments. In the visible part of the spectrum, scale-like setae, covering the black patches of the elytra, efficiently absorb light due to the radiation trap effect. In the infrared part of the spectrum, setae of the whole elytra significantly contribute to the radiative heat exchange. From the biological point of view, insect elytra facilitate camouflage, enable rapid heating to the optimum body temperature and prevent overheating by emitting excess thermal energy.",
publisher = "Elsevier Ltd.",
journal = "Journal of Thermal Biology",
title = "Photonic structures improve radiative heat exchange of Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)",
volume = "76",
doi = "10.1016/J.JTHERBIO.2018.07.014",
pages = "126-138"
}
Pavlović, D., Vasiljević, D., Salatić, B., Lazović, V., Dikić, G., Tomić, L., Ćurčić, S., Milovanović, P., Todorović, D.,& Pantelić, D. V.. (2018). Photonic structures improve radiative heat exchange of Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). in Journal of Thermal Biology
Elsevier Ltd.., 76, 126-138.
https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JTHERBIO.2018.07.014
Pavlović D, Vasiljević D, Salatić B, Lazović V, Dikić G, Tomić L, Ćurčić S, Milovanović P, Todorović D, Pantelić DV. Photonic structures improve radiative heat exchange of Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). in Journal of Thermal Biology. 2018;76:126-138.
doi:10.1016/J.JTHERBIO.2018.07.014 .
Pavlović, Danica, Vasiljević, Darko, Salatić, Branislav, Lazović, Vladimir, Dikić, Goran, Tomić, Ljubiša, Ćurčić, Srećko, Milovanović, Petar, Todorović, Dajana, Pantelić, Dejan V., "Photonic structures improve radiative heat exchange of Rosalia alpina (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)" in Journal of Thermal Biology, 76 (2018):126-138,
https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JTHERBIO.2018.07.014 . .
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The pygidial gland secretion of the forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma (Calosoma) sycophanta: the antimicrobial properties against human pathogens

Nenadić, Marija; Soković, Marina; Glamočlija, Jasmina; Ćirić, Ana; Perić Mataruga, Vesna; Ilijin, Larisa; Tešević, Vele; Todosijević, Marina; Vujisić, Ljubodrag; Vesović, Nikola; Ćurčić, Srećko

(2017)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nenadić, Marija
AU  - Soković, Marina
AU  - Glamočlija, Jasmina
AU  - Ćirić, Ana
AU  - Perić Mataruga, Vesna
AU  - Ilijin, Larisa
AU  - Tešević, Vele
AU  - Todosijević, Marina
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag
AU  - Vesović, Nikola
AU  - Ćurčić, Srećko
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00253-016-8082-7
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85008708376&origin=SingleRecordEmailAlert&dgcid=scalert_sc_search_email&txGid=BCBFF82A73D51FA0ED62BC41FE5E5987.wsnAw8kcdt7IPYLO0V48gA%3A37
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2511
AB  - Recently, various insect secretions have been tested as possible antimicrobial agents. In beetles, these secretions are essentially products of various exocrine glands, of which particular emphasis is on pygidial glands that are common for the suborder Adephaga. The antimicrobial potential of the pygidial gland secretion isolated from the adults of Calosoma sycophanta against human pathogens has been tested and compared with the potential of other carabid species, particularly within the tribe Carabini. The antimicrobial assay includes a microdilution method which was applied in order to determine the minimal inhibitory, minimal fungicidal and minimal bactericidal concentrations. It has been tested the effect of the secretion against eight strains of fungal and eight strains of bacterial species. The secretion sample of the tested carabid species has shown statistically significant antifungal effect against all strains of treated micromycetes, the highest in comparison with previously tested carabids (Carabus spp., Laemostenus punctatus and Abax parallelepipedus). Aspergillus versicolor proved to be the most sensitive micromycete, while the remaining seven fungal strains have shown the same level of sensibility. In comparison with commercial mycotics ketoconazole and bifonazole, applied as positive controls, the tested secretion showed much higher antifungal activity for all fungal strains. Antibacterial effect has been manifested only against one bacterial strain (Escherichia coli), contrary to other previously studied carabid species. These observations might have a significant impact on the ecological domain and possible purpose in biomedical studies and applications in the future. Additionally, morpho-histology of the pygidial glands of C. sycophanta is investigated and discussed.
T2  - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
T1  - The pygidial gland secretion of the forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma (Calosoma) sycophanta: the antimicrobial properties against human pathogens
IS  - 3
VL  - 101
DO  - 10.1007/s00253-016-8082-7
SP  - 977
EP  - 985
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Nenadić, Marija and Soković, Marina and Glamočlija, Jasmina and Ćirić, Ana and Perić Mataruga, Vesna and Ilijin, Larisa and Tešević, Vele and Todosijević, Marina and Vujisić, Ljubodrag and Vesović, Nikola and Ćurčić, Srećko",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Recently, various insect secretions have been tested as possible antimicrobial agents. In beetles, these secretions are essentially products of various exocrine glands, of which particular emphasis is on pygidial glands that are common for the suborder Adephaga. The antimicrobial potential of the pygidial gland secretion isolated from the adults of Calosoma sycophanta against human pathogens has been tested and compared with the potential of other carabid species, particularly within the tribe Carabini. The antimicrobial assay includes a microdilution method which was applied in order to determine the minimal inhibitory, minimal fungicidal and minimal bactericidal concentrations. It has been tested the effect of the secretion against eight strains of fungal and eight strains of bacterial species. The secretion sample of the tested carabid species has shown statistically significant antifungal effect against all strains of treated micromycetes, the highest in comparison with previously tested carabids (Carabus spp., Laemostenus punctatus and Abax parallelepipedus). Aspergillus versicolor proved to be the most sensitive micromycete, while the remaining seven fungal strains have shown the same level of sensibility. In comparison with commercial mycotics ketoconazole and bifonazole, applied as positive controls, the tested secretion showed much higher antifungal activity for all fungal strains. Antibacterial effect has been manifested only against one bacterial strain (Escherichia coli), contrary to other previously studied carabid species. These observations might have a significant impact on the ecological domain and possible purpose in biomedical studies and applications in the future. Additionally, morpho-histology of the pygidial glands of C. sycophanta is investigated and discussed.",
journal = "Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology",
title = "The pygidial gland secretion of the forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma (Calosoma) sycophanta: the antimicrobial properties against human pathogens",
number = "3",
volume = "101",
doi = "10.1007/s00253-016-8082-7",
pages = "977-985"
}
Nenadić, M., Soković, M., Glamočlija, J., Ćirić, A., Perić Mataruga, V., Ilijin, L., Tešević, V., Todosijević, M., Vujisić, L., Vesović, N.,& Ćurčić, S.. (2017). The pygidial gland secretion of the forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma (Calosoma) sycophanta: the antimicrobial properties against human pathogens. in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 101(3), 977-985.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-016-8082-7
Nenadić M, Soković M, Glamočlija J, Ćirić A, Perić Mataruga V, Ilijin L, Tešević V, Todosijević M, Vujisić L, Vesović N, Ćurčić S. The pygidial gland secretion of the forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma (Calosoma) sycophanta: the antimicrobial properties against human pathogens. in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2017;101(3):977-985.
doi:10.1007/s00253-016-8082-7 .
Nenadić, Marija, Soković, Marina, Glamočlija, Jasmina, Ćirić, Ana, Perić Mataruga, Vesna, Ilijin, Larisa, Tešević, Vele, Todosijević, Marina, Vujisić, Ljubodrag, Vesović, Nikola, Ćurčić, Srećko, "The pygidial gland secretion of the forest caterpillar hunter, Calosoma (Calosoma) sycophanta: the antimicrobial properties against human pathogens" in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 101, no. 3 (2017):977-985,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-016-8082-7 . .
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Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus ( Tomocarabus ) convexus and C . ( Procrustes ) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)

Vesović, Nikola; Vujisić, Ljubodrag; Perić Mataruga, Vesna; Krstić, Gordana; Nenadić, Marija; Cvetković, Mirjana; Ilijin, Larisa; Stanković, Jovana; Ćurčić, Srećko

(2017)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vesović, Nikola
AU  - Vujisić, Ljubodrag
AU  - Perić Mataruga, Vesna
AU  - Krstić, Gordana
AU  - Nenadić, Marija
AU  - Cvetković, Mirjana
AU  - Ilijin, Larisa
AU  - Stanković, Jovana
AU  - Ćurčić, Srećko
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183
UR  - https://radar.ibiss.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2682
AB  - Although all ground beetles have pygidial glands homologous in structure and function, there are many differences among species, often significant, in terms of chemical composition of the secretion and morphology of the gland components. In this paper, two predatory ground beetle species of the genus Carabus, namely C. (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus, were subjected to chemical, morphological and histological study of their pygidial glands and the glands’ secretions. Altogether, three carboxylic acids were isolated, and the pygidial gland reservoir and other glandular parts are morphologically described in the study. We also tested whether there exist differences in chemical content of the secretion obtained by upsetting the beetles in a traditional way and that obtained directly from intact reservoirs. Detailed data on morphology of the pygidial glands of both species are presented, as well as updated information about the chemical components of the glandular secretions. Apart from tiglic and methacrylic acids, which are typical for Carabus pygidial secretions, we also found benzoic acid as a minor component of the secretion in both species. In addition, a chemotaxonomic overview of Carabus taxa is given in the paper.
T2  - Journal of Natural History
T1  - Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus ( Tomocarabus ) convexus and C . ( Procrustes ) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
IS  - 9-10
VL  - 51
DO  - 10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183
SP  - 545
EP  - 560
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Vesović, Nikola and Vujisić, Ljubodrag and Perić Mataruga, Vesna and Krstić, Gordana and Nenadić, Marija and Cvetković, Mirjana and Ilijin, Larisa and Stanković, Jovana and Ćurčić, Srećko",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Although all ground beetles have pygidial glands homologous in structure and function, there are many differences among species, often significant, in terms of chemical composition of the secretion and morphology of the gland components. In this paper, two predatory ground beetle species of the genus Carabus, namely C. (Tomocarabus) convexus and C. (Procrustes) coriaceus, were subjected to chemical, morphological and histological study of their pygidial glands and the glands’ secretions. Altogether, three carboxylic acids were isolated, and the pygidial gland reservoir and other glandular parts are morphologically described in the study. We also tested whether there exist differences in chemical content of the secretion obtained by upsetting the beetles in a traditional way and that obtained directly from intact reservoirs. Detailed data on morphology of the pygidial glands of both species are presented, as well as updated information about the chemical components of the glandular secretions. Apart from tiglic and methacrylic acids, which are typical for Carabus pygidial secretions, we also found benzoic acid as a minor component of the secretion in both species. In addition, a chemotaxonomic overview of Carabus taxa is given in the paper.",
journal = "Journal of Natural History",
title = "Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus ( Tomocarabus ) convexus and C . ( Procrustes ) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)",
number = "9-10",
volume = "51",
doi = "10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183",
pages = "545-560"
}
Vesović, N., Vujisić, L., Perić Mataruga, V., Krstić, G., Nenadić, M., Cvetković, M., Ilijin, L., Stanković, J.,& Ćurčić, S.. (2017). Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus ( Tomocarabus ) convexus and C . ( Procrustes ) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae). in Journal of Natural History, 51(9-10), 545-560.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183
Vesović N, Vujisić L, Perić Mataruga V, Krstić G, Nenadić M, Cvetković M, Ilijin L, Stanković J, Ćurčić S. Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus ( Tomocarabus ) convexus and C . ( Procrustes ) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae). in Journal of Natural History. 2017;51(9-10):545-560.
doi:10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183 .
Vesović, Nikola, Vujisić, Ljubodrag, Perić Mataruga, Vesna, Krstić, Gordana, Nenadić, Marija, Cvetković, Mirjana, Ilijin, Larisa, Stanković, Jovana, Ćurčić, Srećko, "Chemical secretion and morpho-histology of the pygidial glands in two Palaearctic predatory ground beetle species: Carabus ( Tomocarabus ) convexus and C . ( Procrustes ) coriaceus (Coleoptera: Carabidae)" in Journal of Natural History, 51, no. 9-10 (2017):545-560,
https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2017.1293183 . .
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