Intraspecific variation in body size, both among populations and between sexes, is an
important factor influencing life-history strategies. This variation might be the response to …

Sexual dimorphism is generally obvious in brachyurans, and sexual dimorphism between
species is of a higher degree to allow separation of trophic niches compared to the lower …

The influence of pre-copulatory courtship on mate acquisition has been well explored but
the effects of copulatory courtship (or behaviours occurring after intromission) on …

Developmental and evolutionary processes underlying phenotypic variation frequently
target several traits simultaneously, thereby causing covariation, or integration, among …

Background Sexual dimorphism, driven by sexual selection, leads to varied morphological
distinctions in male and female insects, providing insights into selection pressures across …

Organismal life histories evolve as syndromes, resulting in correlated evolutionary
differentiation of key traits that ultimately aid in discerning species. Reproductive success …

Phenomenological and behavioural studies have greatly advanced the study of natural
selection. Field studies of selection well appraise the natural situation, but is this also true for …

Wing interference patterns (WIPs) are stable structural color reflections of insect transparent
wings. The WIP colors are the result of thin‐film interference and vary according to wing …

The black scavenger fly Sepsis thoracica exhibits polyphenic development resulting in
alternate small black and large amber male morphs. Although the behavior, ecology, and …

Genetic strategies of insect pest control are receiving increased interest due to recent
advances in genetic engineering. By introducing alleles that make males functionally sterile …