The simplicity and accessibility of the olfactory systems of insects underlie a body of
research essential to understanding not only olfactory function but also general principles of …

With less than a million neurons, the western honeybee Apis mellifera is capable of complex
olfactory behaviors and provides an ideal model for investigating the neurophysiology of the …

Animals across various phyla exhibit odor-evoked innate attraction behavior that is
developmentally programmed. The mechanism underlying such behavior remains unclear …

BACKGOUND Sex pheromones of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, show
differences in composition and proportions in different geographical populations, but always …

Evolutionary theory predicts that herbivorous insects should lay eggs on plants in a way that
reflects the suitability of each plant species for larval development. Empirical studies …

Innate recognition templates (IRTs) in insects are developed through many years of
evolution. Here we investigated olfactory cues mediating oviposition behavior in the oriental …

Food is critical for survival. Many animals, including the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans,
use sensorimotor systems to detect and locate preferred food sources. However, the …

The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is an important quarantine pest around the
globe. Although measures for its control are implemented worldwide through IPM and male …

Insect societies discriminate against foreigners to avoid exploitation. In ants, helper workers
only accept individuals with the familiar chemical cues of their colony. Similarly, unfamiliar …

Background Successful cooperation depends on reliable identification of friends and foes.
Social insects discriminate colony members (nestmates/friends) from foreign workers (non …