Pheromone

Researchers have unveiled a complex blend of pheromone chemicals used by male moths in courtship, including an aphrodisiac known as methyl salicylate. This discovery enriches our understanding of moth communication and mate selection, demonstrating how male moths signal their prowess by overcoming plant defenses, thereby attracting females. Credit: SciTechDaily.comMale moths use a blend of pheromones, including the newly discovered aphrodisiac methyl salicylate, to attract mates, a strategy that underscores the complexity…

A single transgenic clonal raider ant pupa is surrounded by wild type pupae. Credit: Taylor HartAnts have a specialized communication processing center that has not been found in other social insects.A new study reveals that ants communicate danger through specific pheromones which activate a particular part of their brains, triggering complex responses like nest evacuation and offspring protection. The response varies depending on the colony size, and future research aims to delve into how different ant groups process…