<i>Neoclytus mucronatus</i> (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

<i>Neoclytus mucronatus</i>

Caption

Many longhorned beetles, such as this Neoclytus mucronatus, attract mates by exuding a sex pheromone. For some species, success also requires exuding their signature perfume at just the right time of day and time of year.

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Robert F. Mitchell, University of Arizona

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