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In contrast, males were attracted to traces left by virgin females but not to those left by recently mated females. These results indicate that male orientation in\n                    <jats:italic>R. indica<\/jats:italic>\n                    is mediated by stage-specific chemical cues and that contact traces provide reliable information about female reproductive status. 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