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Stimulator compensation and generation of Gaussian noise stimuli with defined amplitude spectra for studying input–output relations of sensory systems
Gaussian noise is an important stimulus for the study of biological systems, especially sensory and neural systems. Since these systems are...
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Temperature-dependent modulation of odor-dependent behavior in three drosophilid fly species of differing thermal preference
Rapid and ongoing climate change increases global temperature, impacts feeding, and reproduction in insects. The olfaction plays an important...
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Identification of a Female-Produced Sex Attractant Pheromone of the Winter Firefly, Photinus corruscus Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)
Firefly flashes are well-known visual signals used by these insects to find, identify, and choose mates. However, many firefly species have lost the...
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Comparative morphology of sensilla of antennae, maxillary and labial palpi of adult Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), with specific reference to the typology and possible functions
BackgroundThe lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a cosmopolitan insect pest of stored cereal grains. In this...
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Scaling of the Sense Organs of Insects. 2. Sensilla. Discussion. Conclusion
AbstractThe second part of our review systematizes the published evidence of scaling of the insect antennal sensory system and provides an allometric...
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Functions of Chordotonal Sensilla in Bushcrickets (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae)
AbstractAcoustic and vibrational sensitivity of single identified auditory receptors in bushcrickets was studied by electrophysiological methods. In...
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The antennal scape organ of Scutigera coleoptrata (Myriapoda) and a new type of arthropod tip-pore sensilla integrating scolopidial components
BackgroundCentipedes are terrestrial, predatory arthropods with specialized sensory organs. However, many aspects of their sensory biology are still...
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SNMP1 is critical for sensitive detection of the desert locust aromatic courtship inhibition pheromone phenylacetonitrile
BackgroundAccurate detection of pheromones is crucial for chemical communication and reproduction in insects. In holometabolous flies and moths, the...
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Morphology, distribution and abundance of antennal sensilla in four ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) having mutualistic relationship with aphids
The mutualistic relationship that occurs between aphids and ants is based on food sources and protection. Honeydew, a rich nutrient source produced...
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The color pattern inducing gene wingless is expressed in specific cell types of campaniform sensilla of a polka-dotted fruit fly, Drosophila guttifera
A polka-dotted fruit fly, Drosophila guttifera , has a unique pigmentation pattern on its wings and is used as a model for evo-devo studies exploring...
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Biology and morphology of the larvae of Uropyia meticulodina (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), with discussion on their feeding and defensive strategies
Larvae of Notodontidae are peculiar for the noticeably modified anal prolegs, and the morphological differences on mouthparts during larval...
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Antennal sensory structures of Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)
BackgroundThe cotton mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is one of the most devastating sap-sucking pests of...
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Molecular sensors in the taste system of Drosophila
BackgroundMost animals, including humans and insects, consume foods based on their senses. Feeding is mostly regulated by taste and smell. Recent...
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Insights from the preimaginal morphology of the constans species-group, to reveal novel morphological patterns of the Merodon albifrons-evolutionary lineage (Diptera, Syrphidae)
Merodon triangulum Vujić, Radenković & Hurkmans, 2020 is a European endemic hoverfly species belonging to Merodon constans species-group, inside albifrons...
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Structure of Antennal Sensilla in Scorpionflies (Mecoptera)
AbstractA comparative morphological study of the structure and localization of antennal sensilla in scorpionflies (Mecoptera) was carried out....
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Structure, Diversity, and Distribution of Antennal Sensilla in the Caddisfly Superfamily Psychomyioidea (Trichoptera, Annulipalpia)
AbstractA comparative morphological study of structure and localization of antennal sensilla in the caddisfly superfamily Psychomyioidea was carried...
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Structure and Distribution of Sensilla on the Mouthpart Palps in Caddisflies of the Family Hydropsychidae (Trichoptera)
AbstractA comparative morphological study of the structure and distribution of sensilla on the maxillary and labial palps in caddisflies of the...
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Detection of heliothine sex pheromone components in the Australian budworm moth, Helicoverpa punctigera: electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, and behavior
This study examined electrophysiological responses of the Australian budworm moth Helicoverpa punctigera, to heliothine sex pheromone components, via...
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Ultrastructural comparison and distribution of sensilla on male and female antennae of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae): the vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Egypt
BackgroundSince sand flies are insects of medical importance and most of its sensilla were found on the antennae, the present investigation was...
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The Role of the Peripheral Environment of Neuronal Receptors in Stimuli Perception by Insects’ Sense Organs: Facts and Hypotheses
Abstract—The role of intermediate substrates represented by morphological structures or chemical compounds located between the information carrier...
