Queen pheromones, which signal the presence of a fertile queen and induce daughter
workers to remain sterile, are considered to play a key role in regulating the reproductive …

Chemical communication is the oldest form of communication, spreading across all forms of
life. In insects, cuticular hydrocarbons (CHC) function as chemical cues for the recognition of …

Sex pheromones are pivotal for insect reproduction. However, the mechanism of sex
pheromone communication remains enigmatic in hymenopteran parasitoids. Here we have …

Chemoreception is important for locating food, mates and other resources in many insects,
including the parasitoid jewel wasp Nasonia vitripennis. In the insect chemoreceptor …

Neonicotinoids are widely used insecticides, but their use is subject of debate because of
their detrimental effects on pollinators. Little is known about the effect of neonicotinoids on …

Cuticular hydrocarbons of insects often consist of complex mixtures of straight chain,
unsaturated and methyl-branched components with 21 to 40+ carbons. They function to …

The use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science. Recent efforts
in the field bridge multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, microbiology, chemistry …

Male insects may increase their chance of successful reproduction by releasing
pheromones that attract females or elicit sexual acceptance. In parasitic wasps, male …

Odorant‐binding proteins (OBPs) are crucial in insect's olfactory perception, which
participate in the initial step of odorant molecules transporting from the external environment …

Mate recognition is paramount for sexually reproducing animals, and many insects rely on
cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) for close-range sexual communication. To ensure reliable …