Background:

(+)-Anominine is an indole diterpene fungal metabolite that has been found inA. nomiusand has insecticidal activity.¹It induces mortality in 40% ofH. zeawhen administered in the diet at 100 ppm and has antifeedant activity inC. hemipteruslarvae.

1.Gloer, J.B., and Rinderknecht, B.L.Nominine: A new insecticidal indole diterpene from the sclerotia of Aspergillus nomiusJ. Org. Chem.54(11)2530-2532(1989)