Color vision is an important sensory capability that enhances the detection of contrast in
retinal images. Monochromatic animals exclusively detect temporal and spatial changes in …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Vision serves as an essential sensory input for insects but consumes substantial energy
resources. The cost to support sensitive photoreceptors has led many insects to develop …

Current horticultural crops are increasingly grown under protective plastic claddings. These
have historically been used to protect crops from abiotic stresses, however new challenges …

The evolution of feeding habits leads to speciation in insects. Bactrocera true fruit flies
display diverse feeding habits across species. We combine behavioral and functional …

Colour vision allows animals to use the information contained in the spectrum of light to
control important behavioural decisions such as selection of habitats, food or mates. Among …

In a wind tunnel we compared the colour preference for western flower thrips to four types of
colour plates (clear, white, blue and yellow) applied with two types of glue (diffuse Stikem …

Simple Summary Pest monitoring using traps is a key component of integrated pest
management. For several insects, trapping is achieved using visual or olfactory stimuli …

In insects, vision is crucial in finding host plants, but its role in nocturnal insects is largely
unknown. Vision involves responses to specific spectra of photon wavelengths and opsins …

Sexual dimorphism is typically thought to result from sexual selection for elaborated male
traits, as proposed by Darwin. However, natural selection could reduce expression of …