Since the transition from water to land, maintaining water balance has been a key challenge
for terrestrial arthropods. We explore factors that allow terrestrial arthropods to survive within …

The Mesozoic is a key era for the rise of the modern insect fauna. Among the most important
evolutionary events in Mesozoic insects are the radiation of holometabolous insects, the …

1. Insects have emerged as causes célèbres for widespread concern about human effects
on global biodiversity. Here, we consider how insects provide opportunities both to …

Night-time light can have profound ecological effects, even when the source is natural
moonlight. The impacts of light can, however, vary substantially by taxon, habitat and …

Bite forces play a key role in animal ecology: they affect mating behaviour, fighting success,
and the ability to feed. Although feeding habits of arthropods have a significant ecological …

Insects are one of the most successful animals in nature, and entomopathogenic fungi play a
significant role in the natural epizootic control of insect populations in many ecosystems. The …

Most traditional edible insects are collected from the forest and agricultural fields, where they
are considered pests. However, their importance goes beyond this. They also have an …

Insect monitoring is pivotal for assessing biodiversity and informing conservation strategies.
This study delves into the complex realm of insect monitoring in the Global South—world …

Background In the present era of scientific and technological advancements, the use of
smartphones among people has witnessed a large-scale progression. The camera serves …

Representatives of the subfamily Cylapinae (Insecta: Heteroptera: Miridae) mostly inhabit
the subtropics and tropics. The group currently comprises five tribes: Bothriomirini, Cylapini …