In nature, the fruit fly D rosophila melanogaster is attracted to fermenting fruit. Micro‐organisms
like S accharomyces yeasts growing on fruit occupy a commonly overlooked trophic level …

The rise of a pest species represents a unique opportunity to address how species evolve
new behaviors and adapt to novel ecological niches [1]. We address this question by studying …

A high reproductive potential is one reason for the rapid spread of Drosophila suzukii in
Europe and in the United States. In order to identify mechanisms that mediate mating and …

Yeast volatiles attract insects, which apparently is of mutual benefit, for both yeasts and insects.
However, it is unknown whether biosynthesis of metabolites that attract insects is a basic …

In Drosophila melanogaster, gender-specific behavioural responses to the male-produced
sex pheromone cis-vaccenyl acetate (cVA) rely on sexually dimorphic, third-order neural …

Background Mate finding and recognition in animals evolves during niche adaptation and
involves social signals and habitat cues. Drosophila melanogaster and related species are …

The Drosophila pheromone cis-11-octadecenyl acetate (cVA) is used as pheromone throughout
the melanogaster group and fulfils a primary role in sexual and social behaviours. Here, …

In Drosophila, the male sex pheromone cis-vaccenyl acetate (cVA) elicits aggregation and
courtship, through the odorant receptor Or67d. Long-lasting exposure to cVA suppresses …

The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has become a model for olfaction and odour-mediated
behaviour. In the wild, Drosophila flies aggregate on decaying fruit where they mate and …

The adjustment of feeding behavior in response to hunger and satiety contributes to homeostatic
regulation in animals. The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster feeds on yeasts growing on …