Re: CULT: iris borers - how do they know?
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: iris borers - how do they know?
- From: laurief l*@paulbunyan.net
- Date: Fri, 27 Sep 02 08:40:36 -0500
>I suspect the answer is that they identify the iris leaves by smell. Here
>is a website that goes into some detail on how insects can detect smells
>and locate their preferred foods.
>
>http://www.ntnu.no/gemini/1998-01E/30.html
Thank you, Janet! I knew virtually nothing about insects and their
sensory organs before reading that article. It's always a good day when
I learn something new. :-)
Laurie
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