Gustation in insects: taste qualities and types of evidence used to show taste function of specific body parts
BH King, PB Gunathunga - Journal of Insect Science, 2023 - academic.oup.com
The insect equivalent of taste buds are gustatory sensilla, which have been found on
mouthparts, pharynxes, antennae, legs, wings, and ovipositors. Most gustatory sensilla are …
mouthparts, pharynxes, antennae, legs, wings, and ovipositors. Most gustatory sensilla are …
Mouthparts of the bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) exhibit poor acuity for the detection of pesticides in nectar
RH Parkinson, J Scott, AL Dorling, H Jones, M Haslam… - Elife, 2023 - elifesciences.org
Bees are important pollinators of agricultural crops, but their populations are at risk when
pesticides are used. One of the largest risks bees face is poisoning of floral nectar and …
pesticides are used. One of the largest risks bees face is poisoning of floral nectar and …
[HTML][HTML] Bumblebee mouthparts exhibit poor acuity for the detection of pesticides in nectar
RH Parkinson, J Scott, AL Dorling, H Jones, M Haslam… - eLife, 2023 - elifesciences.org
Bees are important pollinators of agricultural crops, but their populations are at risk when
pesticides are used. One of the largest risks bees face is poisoning of floral nectar and …
pesticides are used. One of the largest risks bees face is poisoning of floral nectar and …
Gustatory sensitivity to amino acids in bumblebees
Bees rely on amino acids obtained from nectar and pollen for essential physiological
functions, including maintenance, sexual maturation, and larval development. While amino …
functions, including maintenance, sexual maturation, and larval development. While amino …