Insect olfaction 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 the antennae and specialized mouth parts called the maxillary palps. However, a recent
Blue velvet angelfish with a blue/black eye. Its coloration may not be directly visible unless it is kept in a very well lit environment. "C. deborae" is a very shy fish, often hiding amongst rubble and rocks (especially when feeling threatened). Blue velvet angelfish The blue velvet angelfish ("Centropyge deborae") is a small, dark blue, pygmy angelfish known from only one location in Fiji. The scientific name of the species comes from Deborah Smith, wife of Walt Smith. He collected the type series and described the species. "C. deborae" is known from only one location in Fiji. Found amongst deep sea pinnacles it