Approximately two decades after the first pioneering analyses, the study of shape asymmetry
with the methods of geometric morphometrics has matured and is a burgeoning field. New …

The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is the first invasive Vespidae predator of
honeybees to be accidentally introduced into Europe from Asia. In the current pollinator …

The hypothesis that eusociality originated once in Vespidae has shaped interpretation of
social evolution for decades and has driven the supposition that preimaginal …

Since its introduction in France 10 years ago, the yellow‐legged hornet, Vespa velutina, has
rapidly spread to neighbouring countries (Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy and Germany). It …

Accurate characterization of morphological variation is crucial for generating reliable results
and conclusions concerning changes and differences in form. Despite the prevalence of …

1. Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity. In addition to predation and
parasitism, native species might suffer from competition when invasive alien species occupy …

Morphospaces are mathematical representations used for studying the evolution of
morphological diversity and for the evaluation of evolved shapes among theoretically …

Determining when animal populations have experienced stress in the past is fundamental to
understanding how risk factors drive contemporary and future species' responses to …

Wing venation has long been used for insect identification. Lately, the characterization of
venation shape using geometric morphometrics has further improved the potential of using …

Wabenabstände, Durchmesser der Tragsäulen, Nesthüllendicke etc. wurden mit einer
digitalen Schieblehre vermessen. Der Durchmesser der Brutzellen wurde zwischen den …