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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Nocturnal bees are attracted by widespread floral scents
Author(s):		Carvalho AT; Maia AC; Ojima PY; Dos Santos AA; Schlindwein C;
Address:		"Programa de Pos-graduacao em Ciencias Biologicas (Zoologia), Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Cidade Universitaria, 58059-900, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		2012
Volume:		20120303
Issue:		3
Page Number:		315 - 318
DOI:		10.1007/s10886-012-0084-z
ISSN/ISBN:		1573-1561 (Electronic) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Flower localization in darkness is a challenging task for nocturnal pollinators. Floral scents often play a crucial role in guiding them towards their hosts. Using common volatile compounds of floral scents, we trapped female nocturnal Megalopta-bees (Halictidae), thus uncovering olfactory cues involved in their search for floral resources. Applying a new sampling method hereby described, we offer novel perspectives on the investigation of nocturnal bees"
Keywords:		Animals Bees/*physiology Cues Darkness Female Flowers/*metabolism Odorants/analysis Smell Volatile Organic Compounds/*metabolism;
Notes:		"MedlineCarvalho, Airton Torres Maia, Artur Campos Dalia Ojima, Poliana Yumi dos Santos, Adauto A Schlindwein, Clemens eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2012/03/07 J Chem Ecol. 2012 Mar; 38(3):315-8. doi: 10.1007/s10886-012-0084-z. Epub 2012 Mar 3"