▪ Abstract The Platygastroidea comprises two families of parasitoids, Scelionidae and
Platygastridae, and nearly 4500 described species. They parasitize a diverse array of …

An overview of recent advances in our understanding of the higher phylogeny and
classification is presented. Molecular and morphological cladistic and pre-cladistic studies …

Tarsal adhesive pads of insects are highly dynamic organs that play an important role in
locomotion. Many insects combine fast running performance with strong resistance to …

The world fauna ofthe family Aulacidae is cataloged. Three valid genera and 156 valid
species are included. Distributions, hosts, and all literature pertaining to each species are …

The supraspecific, extinct and extant fauna of Mymarommatoidea (Hymenoptera) is revised.
Ten extinct and ten extant described species are classified in six genera and two families …

The hymenopteran tarsus is equipped with claws and a movable adhesive pad (arolium).
Even though both organs are specialised for substrates of different roughness, they are …

Pratama MN, Agus A, Umami N, Agussalim, Purwanto H. 2023. Morphometric and molecular
identification, domestication, and potentials of stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) in Mount …

In insects, cleaning (grooming) of tarsal attachment devices is essential for maintaining their
adhesive ability, necessary for walking on a complex terrain of plant surfaces. How insects …

Comparative studies on antennal sensillar equipment in insects are largely lacking, despite
their potential to provide insights into both ecological and phylogenetic relationships. Here …

To investigate the host‐finding mechanisms of Spathius agrili Yang, a parasitoid of the
emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, a highly concealed insect pest of Fraxinus …