Agathemera elegans explained

Agathemera elegans, the elegant chinchemolle, is a species of stick insect within the family Agathemeridae.[1] [2] [3] The species is found in the Andes Mountains in Chile at heights of 1500 meters above sea level. The species is able to secrete a spray in self defense, with the spray being able to cause temporary blindness. The secretion of A. elegans is made up of 4-methyl-1-hepten-3-one.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Agathemera elegans (Philippi, 1863) . 2024-03-01 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Web site: Agathemera elegans (Philippi 1863) - Encyclopedia of Life . 2024-03-01 . eol.org.
  3. Web site: species Agathemera elegans (Philippi, 1863): Phasmida Species File . 2024-03-01 . phasmida.archive.speciesfile.org.
  4. Web site: 4-Methyl-1-hepten-3-one, the Defensive Compound from Agathemera elegans (Philippi) (Phasmatidae) Insecta . 2024-02-29 . www.researchgate.net.

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