The diversity and ecological variety of Holometabola foregrounds a wide array of dynamic
symbiotic relationships with gut-dwelling bacteria. A review of the literature highlights that …

Comprising over 15 000 living species, decapods (crabs, shrimp and lobsters) are the most
instantly recognizable crustaceans, representing a considerable global food source …

Animal venoms are recognised as unique biological systems in which to study molecular
evolution. Venom use has evolved numerous times among the insects, and insects today …

Background The latest advancements in DNA sequencing technologies have facilitated the
resolution of the phylogeny of insects, yet parts of the tree of Holometabola remain …

The first phylogenomic analysis of the antlions is presented, based on 325 genes captured
using anchored hybrid enrichment. A concatenated matrix including 207 species of …

The wings of insects are one of their most prominent features and embody numerous
characters and modifications congruent with the variety of their lifestyles. However, despite …

Loss of biodiversity and especially insect decline are widely recognised in modern
ecosystems. This decline has an enormous impact due to the crucial ecological roles of …

Myrmeleontiformia are an ancient group of lacewing insects characterized by predatory
larvae with unusual morphologies and behaviours. Mostly soil dwellers with a soft cuticle …

Thread-winged lacewings (Crocinae) nowadays occur in Africa, South America, Australia
and the southern part of Eurasia. They have very distinct larvae, roughly resembling antlion …

Fossils sometimes show unusual morphological features absent in living organisms, making
it difficult to reconstruct both their affinity and their function. We describe here a new …