The attraction to conspecific cues during oviposition site selection in the red-necked longhorn beetle Aromia bungii (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

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• Behavioral attraction to conspecific cues significantly impacts oviposition site selection in Aromia bungii.
• Field observations showed preference for sites associated with conspecific presence, enhancing reproductive success.
• Analysis of oviposition behavior during the mating season indicates strong preferences for familiar cues.
• Understanding these attraction mechanisms may inform conservation strategies for beetle habitats.