In parasitic wasps, various kinds of antennal plates have been interpreted as olfactory
organs due to the presence of numerous pores. However, on the basis of ultrastructural …

In a work of unusual ambition and rigorous comparison, Roberto Romani considers the
concept of'national character'in the intellectual histories of Britain and France. Perceptions of …

Fusarium mycotoxins commonly contaminate agricultural products resulting in a serious threat
to both animal and human health. The co-occurrence of different mycotoxins in the same …

Anatomical studies and behavioural observations indicate that representatives of the
Orussidae use vibrational sounding to detect suitable oviposition sites. During host location, …

The ultrastructure and distribution of sensilla on the antennae of the cabbage stem flea beetle,
Psylliodes chrysocephala, were investigated using scanning and transmission electron …

Social insects show a variety of temperature-guided behaviors. Depending on whether heat
reaches the sensillum via air movements (convective heat) or as radiant heat, specific …

The sensilla ampullacea on the apical antennomere of the leaf-cutting ant Atta sexdens were
investigated regarding both their responses to CO 2 and their ultrastructure. By staining the …

In many insect species olfaction is a key sensory modality. However, examination of the
chemical ecology of insects has focussed up to now on insects living above ground. Evidence …

The evolution of a myrmecophilous lifestyle in beetles is often associated with morphological
alterations. In particular, the antennae of all members of the myrmecophilous ground beetle …

Drosophila suzukii is an invasive pest that prefers to lay eggs in ripening fruits, whereas
most closely related Drosophila species exclusively use rotten fruit as oviposition site. This …