Interfering with elytral chemistry delays but does not prevent mating in ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius)

This work demonstrates that sexual recognition compounds on elytra plays a crucial role in mating communication but also reveals the adaptive resilience of C. sexmaculata when cues are disrupted, and strengthens the case for C. sexmaculata as a reliable biological control agent under variable ecological and chemical conditions.