The haplodiploid sex determining mechanism in Hymenoptera (males are haploid, females
are diploid) has played an important role in the evolution of this insect order. In …

All animals face the problem of finding resources for growth, maintenance and reproduction.
Foraging in a heterogeneous (ie patchy) environment requires seemingly complex …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

This book provides an introductory text in ecology aimed at undergraduate students and is
divided into sections entitled: introduction; conditions and resources; individuals …

As most parasitoids are time limited, they usually die before they have laid all their eggs. In
such cases, optimal foraging theory predicts that female parasitoids will adopt behavioral …

It is widely reported that plants emit volatile compounds when they are attacked by
herbivorous insects, which may be used by parasitoids and predators to locate their host or …

Parasitoid foraging decisions are often affected by community characteristics such as
community diversity and complexity. As part of a complex habitat, the presence of unsuitable …

We used a computer game to examine three aspects of patch-leaving decisions in humans:
how well do humans perform compared to the optimal policy, can they adjust their behaviour …

The acquisition of information is a fundamental part of individual foraging behaviour in
heterogeneous and changing environments. We examine how foragers may benefit from …

1. An important means of conserving beneficial insects in resource‐limited habitats is to
meet their ecological requirements, which may be achieved by providing areas containing …