The main problem with sensory processing is the difficulty in relating sensory input to
physiological responses and perception. This is especially problematic at higher levels of …

Evolutionary theory predicts that herbivorous insects should lay eggs on plants in a way that
reflects the suitability of each plant species for larval development. Empirical studies …

Interspecific comparisons of brain structure can inform our functional understanding of brain
regions, identify adaptations to species‐specific ecologies, and explore what constrains …

Generalist insect herbivores, those recorded as using numerous hosts (tens or even
hundreds of species), are not well understood ecologically. We suggest ways to investigate …

An ovipositing insect experiences many sensory challenges during her search for a suitable
host plant. These sensory challenges become exceedingly pronounced when host range …

Highlights•Butterflies are underutilised in evolutionary neurobiology and
neuroethology.•They showcase recent ecological radiations and striking behavioural …

Herbivorous insects specialized on a narrow set of plants are believed to be better adapted
to their specific hosts. This hypothesis is supported by observations of herbivorous insect …

As most work on flower foraging focuses on bees, studying Lepidoptera can offer fresh
perspectives on how sensory capabilities shape the interaction between flowers and insects …

The Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni, is considered one of the worst horticultural pests
in Australia attacking a large variety of fruit crops. To defeat pest insects, olfactory attractants …

Specialist and generalist bees use olfactory and visual cues to find and recognise flowering
plants. Specialised (oligolectic) bees rely on few host plants for pollen collection. These bee …