Butterflies

The evolutionary importance of hybridization and introgression has long been debated. Hybrids are usually rare and unfit, but… Expand

Climate changes have profound effects on the distribution of numerous plant and animal species(1-3). However, whether and how… Expand

Speciation is generally regarded to result from the splitting of a single lineage. An alternative is hybrid speciation… Expand

BackgroundDNA barcoding, i.e. the use of a 648 bp section of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome c oxidase I, has recently been… Expand

The outer surface of the facet lenses in the compound eyes of moths consists of an array of excessive cuticular protuberances… Expand

There is growing concern about increased population, regional, and global extinctions of species. A key question is whether… Expand

Habitat degradation and climate change are thought to be altering the distributions and abundances of animals and plants… Expand

Leaves normally release small quantities of volatile chemicals, but when a plant is damaged by herbivorous insects, many more… Expand

To prevent the further loss of species from landscapes used for productive enterprises such as agri- culture, forestry, and… Expand

The neotropical Heliconius butterflies are famous examples of Müllerian mimicry, due to the diverse array of shared, brightly… Expand