ISSN:
1572-8889
Keywords:
honey bee
;
Apis mellifera
;
alarm pheromone
;
electroantennograph
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The application of smoke to honey bee(Apis mellifera) antennae reduced the subsequent electroantennograph response of the antennae to honey bee alarm pheromones, isopentyl acetate, and 2-heptanone. This effect was reversible, and the responsiveness of antennae gradually returned to that of controls within 10–20 min. A similar effect occurred with a floral odor, phenylacetaldehyde, suggesting that smoke interferes with olfaction generally, rather than specifically with honey bee alarm pheromones. A reduction in peripheral sensitivity appears to be one component of the mechanism by which smoke reduces nest defense behavior of honey bees.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01990966
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