Frequency and efficiency of pollinator visits strongly influence the reproductive success of
self‐incompatible plants. We investigated the breeding and pollination systems of Hancornia …

Background Some species of long-spurred orchids achieve pollination by a close
association with long-tongued hawkmoths. Among them, several Habenaria species present …

Long-tubed hawkmoth-pollinated species present some of the most remarkable examples of
floral specialization depending exclusively on long-tongued hawkmoths for sexual …

The structural variation of orchids enables myriad fascinating symbiotic relationships with
organisms across kingdoms. Orchids are frequently known for having elaborate arms races …

Aim The aim of the study was (1) to describe the biodiversity of the sphingid assemblage in a
Cerrado area in the Triângulo Mineiro region, south‐east of Brazil;(2) to evaluate the …

Hesperiidae are claimed to be a group of elusive butterflies that need major effort for
sampling, thus being frequently omitted from tropical butterfly surveys. As no studies have …

Plants whose flowers open at night but remain open during the day also attract diurnal
flower visitors, potentially boosting their pollination rates and providing resources that can …

Some species of bees restrict foraging to the twilight period before sunrise or after sunset.
Among the plants sought by these nocturnal bees are species described as …

Biotic and abiotic factors such as resource availability and rainfall may exert influence on the
life cycle of several organisms. In this study, we investigated correlations between the …

The caatinga, a thorn-shrub succulent savannah, is located in Northeastern Brazil and
characterized by a short and irregular rainy season and a severe dry season. Insects are …