OLFACTION IN LEPIDOPTERA

Odours play a very important role in the life of insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera. In the present paper, a review is given of the current knowledge of morphology, development and function of the olfac tory system in larval and adult moths and butterflies. Research regard ing both the antennal and accessory olfactory pathways, as well as bot h the pheromone and the host odour detecting systems, is reviewed.