The existence of a continuous array of sympatric biotypes—from polymorphisms, through
ecological or host races with increasing reproductive isolation, to good species—can …

The body surface of nearly all insects, including ants, is covered with a lipid layer that largely
consists of cuticular hydrocarbons (CHC). They fulfil several functions, the two best-studied …

Sexual signals are often critical for mate attraction and reproduction, although their
conspicuousness exposes them to parasites and predators. We document the near …

Why do females typically mate with more than one male? Female mating patterns have
broad implications for sexual selection,, speciation and conflicts of interest between the …

Despite the importance of polyandry for sexual selection, the reasons why females
frequently mate with several males remain poorly understood. A number of genetic benefits …

Molecular Basis of Pheromone Detection in Insects Page 1 Molecular Basis of Pheromone
Detection in Insects Richard G. Vogt Department of Biological Sciences, University of South …

Female choice can drive the evolution of extravagant male traits. In invertebrates, the
influence of prior social experience on female choice has only recently been considered. To …

The effects of acclimation temperature on insect thermal performance curves are generally
poorly understood but significant for understanding responses to future climate variation and …

Females are generally assumed to prefer larger, more dominant males. However, a growing
number of studies that control for male-male competition have shown no correlation …

Game theory predicts that at least some of the behaviour patterns displayed during
aggressive encounters are used to assess asymmetries in variables that indicate fighting …