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The aim is to examine the behavioral responses of Phoracantha mastersi to olfactory stimuli associated with copulation.

Attraction of Phoracantha mastersi (Coloeptera: Cerambycidae) to copulation‐associated olfactory stimuli

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Field observations uncover male attraction to copulating beetles, suggesting potential use of pheromones in control efforts.

The aim is to examine the behavioral responses of Phoracantha mastersi to olfactory stimuli associated with copulation.
Field-based observations of male aggregation
Use of a Y-maze to test attraction
Evaluation of male responses to semiochemicals and conspecifics
No significant response to semiochemicals detected
Male beetles showed a biased response to copulating conspecifics
Findings suggest potential presence of a pheromone

Brookhouse et al. (2026) studied this question.

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