In a remarkable parasitic strategy, larvae of the European oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus)…
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In a remarkable parasitic strategy, larvae of the European oil beetle (Meloe proscarabaeus) produce floral scents to lure bees, allowing them to secretly hitch a ride and invade nests. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and Friedrich Schiller University in Germany have discovered that these larvae synthesize the exact fragrance of spring flowers to deceive wild bees.
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