Insect olfaction gustatory, ionotropic, and olfactory receptors and “distorts” other odorants interaction with those receptors. Insect olfaction Insect olfaction refers to the function of chemical receptors that enable insects to detect and identify volatile compounds for foraging, predator avoidance, finding mating partners (via pheromones) and locating oviposition habitats. Thus, it is the most important sensation for insects. Most important insect behaviors must be timed perfectly which is dependent on what they smell and when they smell it. For example, olfaction is essential for hunting in many species of wasps, including "Polybia sericea". The two organs insects primarily use for detecting odors are
U.S. of Ant U.S. of Ant U.S. of ANT is a gay-and travel-themed series aired by Logo. Hosted by actor and comedian ANT, the series follows him as he travels to small-town American destinations, speaking with gay, bisexual and straight residents of various communities to learn about the spirit and aspects of LGBT life away from a metropolitan setting. The series premiered in the summer of 2006. In its first season, ANT traveled to such diverse locales as Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Alabama, New Hampshire, Texas and Florida. Full episodes of "U.S. of ANT" may be viewed for free at its official Logo