Pheromones that attract the opposite sex for mating. These are often used, in conjunction with traps, to monitor abundance of insects. See also, CHEMICAL ECOLOGY.
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(2004). Sex Pheromone. In: Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48380-7_3868
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