The wasp family Chrysididae (cuckoo wasps, gold wasps) comprises exclusively parasitoid
and kleptoparasitic species, many of which feature a stunning iridescent coloration and …

The intense admixture of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) populations at a global scale is
mostly attributed to the widespread migratory beekeeping practices and replacement of …

With a growing number of parasites and pathogens experiencing large-scale range
expansions, monitoring diversity in immune genes of host populations has never been so …

Simple Summary The sawfly, Athalia rosae, exploits a haplodiploid mode of reproduction, in
which fertilized eggs develop into diploid females, whereas unfertilized eggs …

Infectious diseases are increasingly threatening wildlife populations, domestic animal
populations, and human health. Ongoing advances in genomic technologies are providing a …

Simple Summary We conducted this population study of Ethiopian honey bees, using
morphometric and genetic methods, to decipher their controversial classification. These …

The identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) through genome‐wide association studies
(GWAS) is a powerful method for unravelling the genetic background of selected traits and …

Stress is defined as any deviation from an organism's baseline physiological levels.
Therefore, introduction of new stimuli and information, such as in learning, can be defined as …

Samples of leaves, flowers, soil, pollen, bee workers, bee brood, honey, and beeswax were
collected to assess the possibility of a transfer of captan, thiacloprid, penthiopyrad, and λ …

Simple Summary In the class of insects, bees are advanced evolutionary groups that play a
pivotal role in ecosystem balance, agriculture, and food security. Transposons are the …