The position and structure of androconia is used to identify between genera.
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They have a brush of brown scent disseminating scales, called androconia, on the tail that can be everted for mate attraction.
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However, the male queen has a specialized patch of androconia, or a scent-pouch covered in scales, located on its dorsal hindwing.
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In some " Lamasina " males, androconia ( " perfume " scales ) form a characteristic orange or darkened patch on the dorsal forewing.
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The androconia gland in butterflies is responsible for emission of scents from pheromones produced during the wing fluttering during courtship when attracting a female ( Costanzo & Monteiro, 2007 ).
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