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Title:		Evidence for an antiaphrodisiac in the sweat bee Lasioglossum (Dialictus) zephyrum
Author(s):		Kukuk P;
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Journal Title:		Science
Year:		1985
Volume:		227
Issue:		4687
Page Number:		656 - 657
DOI:		10.1126/science.3969557
ISSN/ISBN:		0036-8075 (Print) 0036-8075 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Male Lasioglossum (Dialictus) zephyrum in the field are attracted to models impregnated with the odor of virgin females. The number of males responding increases with increasing odor concentration. Once a male has contacted a model, its attractiveness to other males is reduced, suggesting that the male may contribute an antiaphrodisiac cue so that other males avoid mated females"
Keywords:		"Animals Bees/*physiology Female Male Pheromones/*physiology Sex Attractants/antagonists & inhibitors/*physiology Sexual Behavior, Animal/*physiology;"
Notes:		"MedlineKukuk, P eng 1-F32-MH08722-01/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/ Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 1985/02/08 Science. 1985 Feb 8; 227(4687):656-7. doi: 10.1126/science.3969557"