Can cuticular hydrocarbon changes of soft-scales influence the predator fecundity?

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M. M. Shakir

Cuticular hydrocarbon changes in our case were found to be responsible for nest mate recognition, combined activities, aggressive behavior in a social insect.

Juan M. Vanegas-Rico

Interesting, Dear Dr. Shakir.

The first approximation in Hyperaspis's study, seems to be able to differ unmated and mated prey.