The evolution of flight in an early winged insect ancestral lineage is recognized as a key
adaptation explaining the unparalleled success and diversification of insects. Subsequent …

A brief non-exhaustive overview of the last decade of research on the biomechanics of flight
of bristle-wing insects is presented. Wing morphology and kinematics are reviewed, a …

Tests for the role of species' relative dispersal abilities in ecological and biogeographical
models rely heavily on dispersal proxies, which are seldom substantiated by empirical …

The smallest flying insects often have bristled wings resembling feathers or combs. We
combined experiments and three-dimensional numerical simulations to investigate the trade …

The smallest insects fly with bristled wings at very low Reynolds numbers (Re) and use the
drag of the wings to provide the weight-supporting force and thrust. Previous studies used …

**phocentron species are often distinguished only by subtle differences in genital structures,
and species are usually described with small type series not allowing the distinction of intra …

The extraordinary adaptations that Hymenoptera (sawflies, wasps, ants, and bees) exhibit
on their body surfaces has long intrigued biologists. These adaptations, which enabled the …