Journal of chemical ecologyVolatile Organic CompoundsAnimalsFemaleFlowersPlant Nectar
Flower- and Water-Dwelling Yeasts Influence Nectar-Seeking and Oviposition Behavior in the Asian Tiger Mosquito with Distinct Volatile Organic Compound Profiles.
Simon Malassigné, Laurent Vallon, Edwige Martin, Pierre Antonelli, Pénélope Duval, Guillaume Meiffren, Guillaume Minard, Claire Valiente Moro, Patricia Luis
Published: 202610.1007/s10886-025-01685-0
Abstract
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by flowers and aquatic microorganisms influence mosquito behavior, but the role of water- and nectar-dwelling yeasts remains underexplored. In Aedes albopictus, we characterized yeast communities from visited…
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