Ultrasensitive detection by maxillary palp neurons allows non-host recognition without consumption of harmful allelochemicals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2021.104263
Abstract: Most lepidopteran insect larvae exhibit stepwise feeding behaviors, such as palpation using the maxillary palps (MPs) followed by test biting and persistent biting. However, the purpose of palpation has been unclear. In particular, nothing is… read more here.
Keywords: recognition; test biting; non host; test ... See more keywords