In this episode, Anna D’Antonio (’22) tells us about the mating behavior of Orchid Bees. In this (gorgeous!) species, males attract females by mixing up a signature perfume, which females then use to decide whether they want to mate. How do sex differences in orchid bee brains support that decision process? And what can this tell us about the importance of sensory processing in other species’ sex behavior? Let Anna and her podcast guests tell you!