The transformation of the fore wings into strongly sclerotized protective covers (elytra) is
considered a fundamental evolutionary innovation of the megadiverse order Coleoptera …

The first record of the tribe Paussini Latreille is reported based on a specimen from late
Eocene Rovno amber. It is the first known close relative of the genus Eohomopterus …

Ground beetles (Carabidae) are recognized for their diverse, chemically-mediated defensive
behaviors. Produced using a pair of pygidial glands, over 250 chemical constituents have …

The family Cerasommatidiidae was proposed by Brèthes in 1925 for his new genus
Cerasommatidia from Brazil, described as an intermediate taxon between Endomychidae …

Simple Summary We studied the species diversity of Asian Paussus, specifically focusing on
the subgenus Scaphipaussus. These extraordinary and highly modified ground beetles …

The terrestrial isopod family Armadillidiidae presents higher diversity in karstic areas, with
fewer species present in areas with reduced suitable subterranean habitats, such as …

Study of ground beetles of the Garf Raydah Nature Reserve, located in the Asir Mountains of
southwestern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) resulted in one species, Paussus abditus …

The beetle family Carabidae, with about 40,000 species, exhibits enough diversity in sperm
structure and behavior to be an excellent model system for studying patterns and processes …

We report the Carabidae collected at the Shada Al-A'Ala Nature Reserve (SANR) in Baha
Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia during 2013–2015. In total, 62 carabid species and …

Formica polyctena belongs to the red wood ant species group. Its nests provide a stable,
food rich, and temperature and humidity controlled environment, utilized by a wide range of …