Effect of age on cuticular hydrocarbon profiles in adult Chrysomya putoria (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

- Major compounds were the same for one to five days old adults of Chrysomya putoria.
- Cluster analysis of major compounds separates clearly the ages of adults.
- Some cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) were age exclusive for both sexes.
- CHC profiles are an interesting tool to separate age and sex of adult insects.