Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology
Hawkmoths can smell with grooming organs on their legs.
Ahmed Reda Ismaieel, Regina Stieber, Bill S Hansson, Sonja Bisch-Knaden
Published: 202510.1007/s00359-025-01769-y
Abstract
The antennae are the primary olfactory organs of insects, though other appendages, such as mouthparts and the female ovipositor, can also detect odors. A prerequisite for the olfactory function of an appendage is the presence of sensilla with porous…
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