Non‐floral scent sources of orchid bees: Observations and significance

Abstract We observed male euglossines collecting scent at 21 different non‐floral sources in Central and South America, strengthening the view that these sources play a central role in euglossine perfume biology. A Protium tree provided over 50% of the perfumes for Eufriesea corusca and was repeatedly revisited. The co‐occurrence of females collecting resin suggests an evolutionary link to male perfume‐making. Abstract in Spanish is available with online material.

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Biotropica
Published
2024-10-25
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.13395
Citations
6
Primary Topic
Plant and animal studies
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
6.17

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Non‐floral scent sources of orchid bees: Observations and significance

Thomas Eltz, Jonas Henske, Bart P. E. De Dijn
6 citations
Biotropica
Plant and animal studies
6.17
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Non‐floral scent sources of orchid bees: Observations and significance

Thomas Eltz, Jonas Henske, Bart P. E. De Dijn
article en
6 citations

Abstract

Abstract We observed male euglossines collecting scent at 21 different non‐floral sources in Central and South America, strengthening the view that these sources play a central role in euglossine perfume biology. A Protium tree provided over 50% of the perfumes for Eufriesea corusca and was repeatedly revisited. The co‐occurrence of females collecting resin suggests an evolutionary link to male perfume‐making. Abstract in Spanish is available with online material.

BiotropicaVol. 57(1)
Multi Electrical System (Suriname) (SR), Universidad San Francisco de Quito (EC), Ruhr University Bochum (DE)
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Plant and animal studies
6.17
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