Chemical and transcriptomic diversity do not correlate with ascending levels of social complexity in Blattodea

This study investigates the relationship between chemical profile complexity and social complexity in the insect order Blattodea, focusing on cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) across solitary and eusocial species. Contrary to expectations, the findings reveal no consistent correlation between chemical complexity and social organization, suggesting a need for a more nuanced understanding of these relationships.