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Do insects have a sense of smell?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Minerva

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Yes. Their olfactory sensors are located on their antennae, rather than on their faces.

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It's hard to determine which of the millions of insects has the best sense of smell. However, many male species can smell a female that is miles away.

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Insects don't really smell, It depends on what kind. For example: Stink bugs, they only let out their stink if you kill them. Try again but tell whit kind of bug.

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