Males of all Agrias species have prominent yellow tufts of androconial scales on the hindwings.These disperse pheromones for attracting suitable mates.
The species is named after the circumstances under which some males were collected, being attracted to the pheromones of a female specimen of Pyla fusca.
Honeybee queens constantly release pheromones that regulate the activity of the hive.
In fall 2009, In collaboration with actress Sophie Cadieux, he also participated in the creation of a multi-disciplinary show (song, poetry, photography) entitled Phéromones, which was presented at the bistro In Vivo, in Montreal.
An example of the role of pheromones in sexual isolation is found in 'corn borers' in the genus Ostrinia.
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Evaporated molecules of volatile pheromones can serve as a wide-reaching chemical signal.