Social behavior of insects always fascinates human beings as they appear to maintain good order and communication in the society. 1 Insects have developed sophisticated chemical communication systems using their pheromones for the purpose. 2 Among the pheromones, cuticular wax is used to recognize group members from non-members. 3 In ants, there have been identified close to 1,000 cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) 4 and the composition of ...
