Electrophysiological data (EAG) were recorded on adult bumblebees stimulated with floral and/or pheromonal pure odorants at different concentrations. The responses of queen, worker, and male bees are compared and the sensitivities of these insects to the pure odorants tested are discussed.
Key words Apoidea -
Bombus hypnorum
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Bombus terrestris
- Hymenoptera - sex - caste - floral odorants - pheromones - electroantennography - olfactory equipment