Work

Non-floral scent sources of orchid bees

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We observed male euglossines collecting scent at 21 different non-floral sources in Central and South America, strengthening the view that these sources play a central role in euglossine perfume biology. A \(\it Protium\) tree provided over 50% of the perfumes for \(\textit {Eufriesea corusca}\) and was repeatedly revisited. The co-occurrence of females collecting resin suggests an evolutionary link to male perfume-making.

Source: Dokumentenrepositorium der RUB (Ruhr University Bochum)

Authors: Henske, Jonas (M.Sc.), Dijn, Bart P.E. de, Eltz, Thomas (PD Dr.)

Institution: Ruhr University Bochum

Language: English

Topic: Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes

Awards: G5583738446, G627923305

OpenAlex ID: W6983812949