The evolutionary relationships between ecology, cognition, and neurobiology remain
elusive, despite important contributions from functional studies and comparative analyses …

Neural circuits govern the interface between the external environment, internal cues and
outwardly directed behaviours. To process multiple environmental stimuli and integrate …

Heliconius butterflies, a speciose genus of Müllerian mimics, represent a classic example of
an adaptive radiation that includes a range of derived dietary, life history, physiological and …

The arthropod mushroom body is well-studied as an expansion layer representing olfactory
stimuli and linking them to contingent events. However, 8% of mushroom body Kenyon cells …

Locating food in heterogeneous environments is a core survival challenge. The distribution
of resources shapes foraging strategies, imposing demands on perception, learning and …

The striking structural variation seen in arthropod visual systems can be explained by the
overall quantity and spatio-temporal structure of light within habitats coupled with …

Among butterflies, Heliconius have a unique behavioural profile, being the sole genus to
actively feed on pollen. Heliconius learn the location of pollen resources, and have …

Abstract Changes in ecological preference, often driven by spatial and temporal variation in
resource distribution, can expose populations to environments with divergent information …

In evolutionary terms, life is about reproduction. Yet, in some species, individuals forgo their
own reproduction to support the reproductive efforts of others. Social insect colonies for …

Spatial memory helps animals to navigate familiar environments. In insects, spatial memory
has extensively been studied in central place foragers such as ants and bees. However, if …