Insects display a staggering diversity of mating and social behaviours. Studying these
systems provides insights into a wide range of evolutionary and behavioural questions, such …

In describing the behavior and ecology of animals, the term “mating system” broadly
describes the population-or species-specific pattern of mating between individuals. While …

Cryptic coloration may evolve in response to selective pressure imposed by predators, yet
effective intraspecific communication may require some level of detectability. This creates a …

Overlap in the form of sexual signals such as pheromones raises the possibility of
reproductive interference by invasive species on similar, yet naive native species. Here, we …

Mate-searching success is a critical precursor to mating, but there is a dearth of research on
traits and tactics that confer a competitive advantage in finding potential mates. Theory and …

Density effects can have a strong influence over both the mating system of a species and the
reproductive strategies of individuals. The way in which males respond to an increase in the …

Reproductive strategy affects population dynamics and genetic parameters that can, in turn,
affect evolutionary processes during the course of biological invasion. Life-history traits …

Resource limitation during the juvenile stages frequently results in developmental delays
and reduced size at maturity, and dietary restriction during adulthood can affect longevity …

Many sensory modes can be exploited to determine the location of potential mates. In
insects, long‐distance location primarily involves chemical or acoustic cues, whereas short …

Sperm competition occurs when a female mates with more than one male, and the sperm of
those males compete directly over fertilizing her eggs. In polyandrous animals, males can …