A broad comparative study of insect respiratory morphology is presented. Tracheae, epidermal invaginations extending into the body in branching networks tubes, supply tissues with direct access to air for gas exchange. While previous tracheal studies focused on a handful taxa and lacked consistency, here unified system nomenclature established using visualizations from micro-CT scanning represe...

The introduction of alien species can carry negative consequences to the areas in which they appear. Early detection introduced is key if management practices are be effectively implemented. Here, based on specimens from collections and citizen science observations, we document recent two Heteroptera (Insecta: Hemiptera) Colombia: Brachyplatys subaenus (Westwood, 1837) (Plataspidae) Thaumastoco...

Many animals and plants possess symbiotic microorganisms inside their body, wherein intimate interactions occur between the partners. The Insecta, often rated as the most diverse animal group, show various types of endosymbiotic associations, ranging from obligate mutualism to facultative parasitism. Although technological advancements in culture-independent molecular techniques, such as quanti...