The transformation of the fore wings into strongly sclerotized protective covers (elytra) is
considered a fundamental evolutionary innovation of the megadiverse order Coleoptera …

The hind wings of all known families and most subfamilies of Coleoptera are illustrated,
annotated and discussed utilising the terminology of Kukalová-Peck and Lawrence, with a …

Bioluminescence, the emission of light by living organisms, is a captivating and widespread
phenomenon with diverse ecological functions. This comprehensive review explores the …

Three new species of Chespirito Ferreira, Keller and Branham 2020 are described from
North America, including the first species from the United States: Chespirito milleri new …

Simple Summary The Amazon Rainforest is still a frontier in the study of insect biodiversity,
housing several species yet to be described and studied. Yet, its continuous deforestation …

Jurasaidae are a small family of elateroid beetles. Jurasai Rosa, et al. 2020 is composed of
four species, all occurring in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest and Caatinga biomes. Here, I …

South America is likely the cradle of several New World firefly lineages but remains largely
understudied. Despite several advances in firefly systematics in the Neotropical region, the …

Simple Summary Two species of Andean-endemic fireflies are herein revised, and their
evolutionary relationships addressed for the first time. We show that despite their similarities …

 Abstract Petalacmis Olivier, 1908 is a poorly known genus of firefly endemic to South
America and is currently the only member of the subfamily Lampyrinae, tribe Lampyrini …

A new species, Jurasai parahybanum sp. nov., from the recently discovered elateroid family
Jurasaidae is described. This is the first record of the family to Paraíba state and the …