@article{2-s2.0-85180639862,

title = {Intraspecific Variability in Trionymus aberrans Goux, 1938 (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae) with Description of the Second-Instar Nymph},

author = { M. Kalandyk-Kołodziejczyk and M. Walczak and E. Podsiadło and B. Franielczyk-Pietyra and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180639862&doi=10.3390%2finsects14120945&partnerID=40&md5=c526eaaabf94dad2189f58c447f8c6a2},

doi = {10.3390/insects14120945},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {14},

number = {12},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)},

abstract = {The morphological characteristics of adult females of Trionymus aberrans Goux, 1938 (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae) collected from post-industrial wastelands and other habitats in Poland and other countries were studied. Distinctive morphological variations were observed in the specimens from post-industrial wastelands in Poland. Scanning electron micrographs of the morphological characters of T. aberrans are provided. The presence of unusual pores, each with four loculi, was demonstrated for the first time in a species of Pseudococcidae. The importance of introducing additional morphological characters into the species description is discussed. New data on the frequency and host preferences of T. aberrans are also provided. This research is the first long-term study on scale insect species in post-industrial wastelands. The second-instar nymph of T. aberrans is described and illustrated and the presence of translucent pores on the hind coxae of this developmental stage is reported for the first time. © 2023 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85146195375,

title = {Closer view of antennal sensory organs of two Leptoglossus species (Insecta, Hemiptera, Coreidae)},

author = { A. Taszakowski and X. Unrecognized and K.M. Daane and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146195375&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-023-27837-4&partnerID=40&md5=487169c7f42689968dcd24134d2a4323},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-023-27837-4},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {Detailed description of antennal sensory organs of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae) and a comparison with L. zonatus (Dallas; 1852) are presented. A novel approach that combines the advantages of field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to detail micromorphological structures. A simplified classification system for sensilla that eliminates the subjective aspects of morphology, such as their shape, is proposed. Fourteen sensory organs have been classified into three main groups: (a) aporous sensilla with a flexible socket, (b) porous sensilla with a flexible socket and (c) porous sensilla with an inflexible socket. A large variety of sensory organs (nine types) with olfactory functions are described. The antennal sensory organs have been recognized as one of the factors responsible for the evolutionary success of Leptoglossus spp. and their status as important pests and invasive species. © 2023, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85164355155,

title = {Joint cadmium and polypropylene microparticle action in cadmium tolerant model insect},

author = { A. Babczyńska and Mi. Górka and A. Lis and M. Tarnawska and B. Łozowski and J. Brożek and K. Rozpędek and M. Augustyniak and M. Skowronek and A. Kafel},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85164355155&doi=10.1016%2fj.etap.2023.104209&partnerID=40&md5=fd1f5028f306c019e8d9e70db430f033},

doi = {10.1016/j.etap.2023.104209},

issn = {13826689},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology},

volume = {101},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Microplastic enlisted as a contaminant of emerging concerns in polluted environments interact with “traditional” contaminants such as metals, causing, among others, their increased accumulation in the body. Harmful effects depend on the exposed animals' possible preadaptation and/or cross-tolerance. The project aimed to assess the role of this phenomenon in the limited toxicity of polypropylene fibers (PPf) in 0%, 0.02%, 0.06, 0.18%, 0.54%, and 1.6% of Cd-supplemented food of larvae of Spodoptera exigua multigenerationally selected to cadmium tolerance. The activity of 20 digestive enzymes (API-ZYM test), defensins, and heat shock proteins, HSP70 levels in the exposed groups were used as biomarkers. PPfs caused the increase of Cd accumulation in the body, while intake of polypropylene microfibers did not change the biomarker levels. Moreover, multigenerational Cd pre-exposure, due to increased tolerance of Cd and, possibly, cross-tolerance, prepares the insects for an additional stressor (PPf) alone and in interaction with cadmium. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85168604417,

title = {Immunostimulation of Parasteatoda tepidariorum (Araneae: Theridiidae) in juvenile and adult stages. Immunity reactions to injury with foreign body and Bacillus subtilis infection},

author = { A.E. Czerwonka and M.K. Sawadro and J. Brożek and A. Babczyńska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85168604417&doi=10.7717%2fpeerj.15337&partnerID=40&md5=34c3fb6f9b9d6e878a091533f1d24521},

doi = {10.7717/peerj.15337},

issn = {21678359},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {PeerJ},

volume = {11},

publisher = {PeerJ Inc.},

abstract = {To assess the immune potential of spiders, in the present study juvenile and adult females of Parasteatoda tepidariorum were exposed to Bacillus subtilis infection, injury by a nylon monofilament and a combination of both. The expression level of selected immune-related genes: defensin 1 (PtDEF1), lysozyme 1 (PtLYS1), lysozyme C (PtLYSC), lysozyme M1 (PtLYSM1), autophagy-related protein 101 (PtATG101), dynamin (PtDYN) and heat shock proteins (HSP70) (PtHSPB; PtHSPB2A; PtHSPB2B), production of lysozyme and HSP70 proteins, and hemocytes viability were measured. The obtained results indicated expression of the lysozyme, autophagy-related protein and HSP70 genes in both ontogenetic stages of P. tepidariorum. It has been also shown that the simultaneous action of mechanical and biological factors causes higher level of lysozyme and HSP70, cell apoptosis intensity and lower level of hemocytes viability than in the case of exposure to a single immunostimulant. Moreover, mature females showed stronger early immune responses compared to juveniles. Copyright 2023 Czerwonka et al.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85146807221,

title = {Labial Sensory Organs of Two Leptoglossus Species (Hemiptera: Coreidae): Their Morphology and Supposed Function},

author = { A. Taszakowski and X. Unrecognized and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146807221&doi=10.3390%2finsects14010030&partnerID=40&md5=5e8eb0f8f882407b385da2db86f10619},

doi = {10.3390/insects14010030},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {14},

number = {1},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {A detailed description of the labial sensory organs of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 and L. zonatus (Dallas; 1852) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae) is presented. The detailed morphology, location, and distribution of different sensilla types on mouthparts were investigated and shown in micrographs taken with a scanning electron microscope. Nine types of aporous sensilla, and three uniporous sensilla were found. The possible functions of these sensilla as well as similarities and differences between the mouthparts of Leptoglossus and those of other terrestrial Heteroptera are discussed. The tip of the labium constitutes a functional “touch and taste area”, combining the chemosensitivity of uniporous sensilla P1–P3 and the mechanoreceptivity of A8 and A9 hair-like sensilla. A set of two cone-like chemosensilla types (9 + 2) was found on each lateral lobe of the labial tip. Literature analysis showed that such a set of cone-like sensory organs on the labial tip may be common in terrestrial Heteroptera. This observation confirms that the number and arrangement of sensilla is conservative and can be important in diagnosing taxa at various levels and in phylogenetic studies based on morphology. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85146801641,

title = {Ultrastructure of a Mechanoreceptor of the Trichoid Sensilla of the Insect Nabis rugosus: Stimulus-Transmitting and Bio-Sensory Architecture},

author = { S. Chakilam and R. Gaidys and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146801641&doi=10.3390%2fbioengineering10010097&partnerID=40&md5=c87ffadea2abe585d7d2605d42721a84},

doi = {10.3390/bioengineering10010097},

issn = {23065354},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Bioengineering},

volume = {10},

number = {1},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {This paper presents the ultrastructure morphology of Nabis rugosus trichoid sensilla using SEM and TEM data, along with a two-dimensional model of the trichoid sensilla developed in Amira software. The SEM images show the shape and scattering of the trichoid mechanosensilla over the N. rugosus flagellomere. The TEM images present the ultrastructural components, in which the hair rises from the socket via the joint membrane. The dendrite sheath is connected at the base of the hair shaft, surrounded by the lymph space and the socket septum. This dendrite sheath contains a tubular body with microtubules separated by the membrane (M) and granules (Gs). This study presents a model and simulation of the trichoid sensilla sensing mechanism, in which the hair deflects due to the application of external loading above it and presses the dendrite sheath attached to the hair base. The dendrite sheath is displaced by the applied force, transforming the transversal loading into a longitudinal deformation of the microtubules. Due to this longitudinal deformation, electric potential develops in the microtubule’s core, and information is delivered to the brain through the axon. The sensilla’s pivot point or point of rotation is presented, along with the relationship between the hair shaft length, the pivot point, and the electric potential distribution in the microtubules. This study’s results can be used to develop ultra-sensitive, bioinspired sensors based on these ultrastructural components and their biomechanical studies. © 2023 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85138707037,

title = {Ultra-Morphology and Mechanical Function of the Trichoideum Sensillum in Nabis rugosus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Insecta: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha)},

author = { S. Chakilam and J. Brożek and Ł. Chajec and I. Poprawa and R. Gaidys},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85138707037&doi=10.3390%2finsects13090799&partnerID=40&md5=a5977c86566c96b128ee99bcedf507ef},

doi = {10.3390/insects13090799},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {13},

number = {9},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {The present study aims to investigate the morphological features of the antennal sensilla by using SEM and TEM. The construction of a 3D model of trichoideum sensillum using Amira software is presented in this paper. Five sensillum types, namely trichoideum, chaeticum, campaniformium, coeloconicum, and basiconicum, were recorded. This model exhibits the mechanosensillum components, including the embedded hair in a socket attached by the joint membrane and the dendrite connected to the hair base passing through the cuticle layers. TEM images present the dendrite way, micro-tubules inside the dendritic sheath, and terminal structure of the tubular dendrite body and so-called companion cells included in the receptor, e.g., tormogen and trichogen. The parameters noted for the external structure and ultrastructure of the mechano-receptor indicate that they are specific to a particular type of sensillum and would be useful in developing the model for a biosensor. Results show that bio-inspired sensors can be developed based on morphological and ultrastructural studies and to conduct mechanical studies on their components. © 2022 by the authors.},

note = {4},

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@article{2-s2.0-85138624292,

title = {Fine-Structural Morphology of the Mouthparts of the Polyphagous Invasive Planthopper, Ricania speculum (Walker) (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Ricaniidae)},

author = { T. Gao and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85138624292&doi=10.3390%2finsects13090843&partnerID=40&md5=a5d3ec6c201b709ed13b1c8e6d5dd7d0},

doi = {10.3390/insects13090843},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {13},

number = {9},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {Mouthparts are the crucial sensory and feeding organs associated with food detection and feeding in insects. The Asian ricaniid planthopper Ricania speculum (Walker), recently introduced into Europe, can cause severe economic damage by sucking the phloem sap of tea, camphor, citrus, black locust and other plants using piercing-sucking mouthparts. To facilitate comprehensive understanding of feeding mechanisms in the Ricaniidae, the fine structure of the mouthparts of Ricania speculum was observed by scanning electron microscopy for the first time. The mouthparts are tubular, consist of a cone-shaped labrum, with a wrinkled epidermis and without sensilla; the tubular labium is divided into three segments: a slender stylet fascicle consisting of two mandibular stylets with four ridged processes and a row of longitudinal striations on the distal part of the outer surface; and two maxillary stylets with a smooth and sharp distal part, interlocked to form a larger food canal and a smaller salivary canal. On the labium, 15 kinds of sensilla of different functions were recognized. Two rows of short sensilla basiconica (SB I) are symmetrically distributed along the labial groove on the first segment. Two pairs of long sensilla basiconica (SB II) (proprioceptors) are on both sides of the labial groove at the junction of the second and third segments. A placoid, flattened sensillum (SPF) is symmetrically located laterally on the proximal end of the last segment and several flattened sensilla campaniformia (SFC) were visible on the ventral side on the second and third segments. The distribution of four types (I–IV) of sensilla cheatica of different lengths on the dorsal surface of the labium is significantly denser than on the lateral and ventral surfaces. The labial apex is divided into dorsal and ventral sensory fields, mainly including uniporous long peg sensilla (I), as well as smaller peg sensilla (II) and nonporous peg sensilla (PGSN) on each dorsal field. These nonporous sensilla basiconica (BSN I and III) occur on the ventral sensory fields and are constant in number and distribution. The nonporous sensilla basiconica (BSN II) are symmetrically arranged near the opening of the stylet fascicle similarly to two oval multiporous plate sensilla (OPSM). The sensilla arrangement is slightly different from that observed in previously studied Fulgoromorpha using scanning electron micrographs, which may reflect differences in feeding preference or behavior. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85121604684,

title = {Morphology of the antennal sensilla of notonectoidea and comparison of evolutionary changes in sensilla types and distribution in infraorder nepomorpha (Insecta: Heteroptera)},

author = { A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85121604684&doi=10.3390%2finsects12121121&partnerID=40&md5=c1bc2e14b1aa813bf74a83db8c560c0f},

doi = {10.3390/insects12121121},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {12},

number = {12},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {This article introduces the results of a study of three families of Nepomorpha and is the last part of a series of studies that sums up our work on the morphologies of the antennal sensory structures in this taxon. The morphologies and distribution of the sensilla in the families Notonectidae, Pleidae and Helotrephidae were studied under a scanning electron microscope. Six main types (sensilla trichodea; chaetica; campaniformia; basiconica; ampullacea and coeloconica) and ten subtypes (five subtypes of sensilla trichodea and five subtypes of sensilla basiconica) were described. The results were compared with other studies on the antennal sensilla of Nepomorpha in order to assess evolutionary changes within the infraorder. With the use of cladistics analysis, the monophyly of the families Nepidae, Micronectidae, Corixidae and Gelastocoridae was supported. On the other hand, the occurrence of some clades forming superfamilies was weakly supported by bootstrap analysis. These results, supported by presence of the numerous autapomorphies, suggest that antennal sensilla evolved within inner groups. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85119137912,

title = {Morphological reassessment of the movable calcar of delphacid planthoppers (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Delphacidae)},

author = { D. Markevich and M. Walczak and O. Borodin and J. Szwedo and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85119137912&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-021-01771-9&partnerID=40&md5=195c7d3db4841e20e17cb656bc39324a},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-021-01771-9},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {11},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {This study presents the morphology of calcar in adult Delphacidae based on representatives of the genera Ugyops Guérin-Meneville, 1834, Notuchus Fennah, 1969 (Ugyopini), Asiraca Latreille, 1798 (Asiracini), Kelisia Fieber, 1866, (Kelisini), Stenocranus Fieber, 1866 (Stenocranini), Chloriona Fieber, 1866, Megadelphax Wagner, 1963, Muellerianella Wagner, 1963, Javesella Fennah, 1963, Conomelus Fieber, 1866, Euconomelus Haupt, 1929, Hyledelphax Vilbaste, 1968, Stiroma Fieber, 1866, Struebingianella Wagner, 1963 and Xanthodelphax Wagner, 1963 (Delphacini). We used SEM electron microscopy, to define seven types of calcar structure (Types 1; 2; 5; 6; 7; 8; and 9) based on combinations of characters including shape, number of teeth and differentiation of sensory structures in species from fifteen genera. Additionally, two other types (Types 3 and 4) were determined based on the calcar descriptions from previous studies. Similarities and differences in calcar structure and function were discussed and emerging relationships between planthopper species and their particular habitats were indicated. © 2021, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85116377923,

title = {The variability of antennal sensilla in Naucoridae (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha)},

author = { A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85116377923&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-021-99067-5&partnerID=40&md5=e70a710ef4b02d8876b289c52a128c52},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-021-99067-5},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {11},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {The morphology and distribution of sensilla on the surface of the antennae of the naucorids’ species were studied via scanning electron microscopy. Eleven types of sensilla were identified regarding specific sensory modalities, based on their cuticular morphology. Cuticle morphology identifies five types of sensilla trichodea, four types of sensilla basiconica, one type of sensillum coeloconicum and sensillum ampullaceum. Three new types of mechanosensitive sensilla were found. Moreover, the morphological diversity between the antennae allowed the distinction of ten different antennal types that correspond to different sensillar sets. The sensilla found in Naucoridae share similarities with the sensilla of other nepomorphan taxa, as well as of terrestrial insects. However, no sensillar synapomorphy was found between Naucoridae and Aphelocheiridae. © 2021, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85095764937,

title = {Comparative morphology of the mouthparts in three predatory stink bugs (Heteroptera: Asopinae) reveals feeding specialization of stylets and sensilla},

author = { Y. Wang and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85095764937&doi=10.3390%2finsects11110762&partnerID=40&md5=1bb1b9b073fb4e3d2789e15d15da0e5a},

doi = {10.3390/insects11110762},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {11},

number = {11},

pages = {1-23},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {Mouthpart structures were observed in three species of Asopinae using scanning electron microscopy to investigate their morphological disparity. The examined species attack mainly slow-moving, soft-bodied insects, primarily larval forms of the Lepidoptera, and are the natural enemies of many pests. This is the first detailed description of their external mouthparts. The triangular and elongated labrum and four-segmented tube-like labium are longer in Picromerus species (Picromerus bidens (Linnaeus; 1758) and Picromerus lewisi Scott; 1874 than in Cazira bhoutanica Schouteden; 1907. The labrum of P. lewisi and C. bhoutanica appear to be equipped with olfactory sensilla basiconica Sb3; a special type of sensilla with nanopores. The labium surface in all studied species bears 14 types of sensilla (St1–St4; Sb1–7; Sst; Sca1–2). A new characteristic of sensilla trichodea is represented in sensillum St1; in both Picromerus species; it is classified as an olfactory sensillum with nanopores. The tripartite apex of the labium consists of two lateral lobes and a central membranous lobe having microtrichial extensions. Each lobe has one sensory field; including sensilla basiconica (Sb7); sensilla styloconica (Sst); and sensilla trichodea (St4). In the three studied predatory stink bugs; each mandibular stylet tip has five irregular teeth and three long; pointed hooks. The two opposing maxillae; which are held together by a tongue-and-groove system; form a food canal and a salivary canal. The apices of the right maxilla have small teeth and few short barbs along the edge of the food canal. In P. bidens and P. lewisi; there are 5 teeth; while in C. bhoutanica there are 2. Based on structural differences; we inferred that the hook-shaped mandibular teeth; right maxilla with small teeth; and few short barbs along edge of the food canal are more adapted for a predatory lifestyle. Predatory stink bugs use sharp recurved hooks and irregular teeth penetrating; tearing; or filing devices that aid in the mechanical disruption of host tissue. Stiff bristles in the food canal may indicate their possible adaptation to feeding on insect larvae. The evolution of mouthpart morphology and the putative functional significance of sensilla are discussed; providing insight into the sensory mechanism. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI; Basel; Switzerland.},

note = {4},

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@article{2-s2.0-85094611032,

title = {Comparative study of antennal sensilla of corixidae and micronectidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Nepomorpha: Corixoidea)},

author = { A. Nowińska and P.P. Chen and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85094611032&doi=10.3390%2finsects11110734&partnerID=40&md5=d991dde25a7de6f267f19336332d4b6b},

doi = {10.3390/insects11110734},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {11},

number = {11},

pages = {1-13},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {The goal of this study was to analyze the types and distributional patterns of sensilla in Corixoidea, which is part of the approach to the phylogeny study of Nepomorpha, based on the morphological characters of sensilla. This paper presents the results of the study, with the use of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), on the antennae of species from the families Corixidae and Micronectidae. The antennal sensilla of eleven species from Corixidae and two species from Micronectidae were studied. Five main types of sensilla with several subtypes of sensilla trichodea were found and described. The study has shown that the family Corixidae has a strong uniformity when it comes to antennal sensilla (similar patterns of sensilla trichodea and basiconica), and a similarity to the types and distributions of sensilla in two species of the family Micronectidae. However, significant differences between the families were also discovered (differences in sensilla presence on the first and second antennomeres; lack of sensilla coeloconica on the third antennomere in Micronectidae), which leads to a supportive conclusion of the systematic position of Micronectidae as a family. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {5},

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@article{2-s2.0-85086908359,

title = {Unique fine morphology of mouthparts in haematoloecha nigrorufa (Stål) (hemiptera: Reduviidae) adapted to millipede feeding},

author = { Y. Wang and J. Zhang and W. Wang and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85086908359&doi=10.3390%2finsects11060386&partnerID=40&md5=3121274be05a17e6ea976867c6666175},

doi = {10.3390/insects11060386},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {11},

number = {6},

pages = {1-24},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {Millipede assassin bugs are a diverse group of specialized millipede predators. However, the feeding behavior of Ectrichodiinae remains poorly known, especially how the mouthpart structures relate to various functions in feeding. In this study, fine morphology of the mouthparts and feeding performance of Haematoloecha nigrorufa (Stål; 1867) was observed and described in detail for the first time. The triangular labrum is divided by a conspicuous transverse membrane into a strongly sclerotized basilabrum and a less sclerotized distilabrum. Fifteen types of sensilla are distributed on the mouthparts. Each mandibular stylet has an expanded spatulate apex and about 150 approximately transverse ridges on the external middle side; these help in penetrating the ventral trunk area and the intersegmental membranes of millipede prey. The right maxilla is tapered. On the internal surface are a row dorsal short bristles near the apex and a row of ventral bristles preapically. A longitudinal row of long lamellate structures extend proximate for a considerable distance, lie entirely within the food canal, and bear several short spines and short bristles. There is no obvious difference between males and females in the distribution, number, and types of sensilla on mouthparts. The adult feeding process involves several steps, including searching and capturing prey, paralyzing prey, a resting phase, and a feeding phase. The evolution of the mouthpart morphology and the putative functional significance of their sensilla are discussed, providing insight into the structure and function of the mouthparts adapted for millipede feeding. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {4},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85081923370,

title = {Functional morphology and sexual dimorphism of antennae of the pear lace bug Stephanitis nashi (Hemiptera: Tingidae)},

author = { Y. Wang and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85081923370&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcz.2020.03.001&partnerID=40&md5=72252e3356bb3db2537f2ceb06a3275e},

doi = {10.1016/j.jcz.2020.03.001},

issn = {00445231},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Zoologischer Anzeiger},

volume = {286},

pages = {11-19},

publisher = {Elsevier GmbH},

abstract = {Many of true bugs are important pests of cultivated crops, and some are vectors of plants diseases. The pear lace bug, Stephanitis nashi Esaki and Takeya, is a significant pest of fruits and garden crops in East Asia. To provide background information for chemical ecology studies, the antennal morphology and sensilla of both sexes of this species were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. The filiform antennae consist of the scape, pedicel and flagellum. Five types of sensilla were observed, including sensilla basiconica, sensilla trichodea (with four subtypes: St I–IV), sensilla grooved peg, sensilla coeloconica and sensilla campaniformia. Significant sexual dimorphism was found in antenna morphology, including the density of type 2 sensilla trichodea and length of first flagellomere. Males have significantly more sensilla trichodea II (olfactory sensilla) than females, with the main difference found on the first flagellomere and the latter is significantly longer in the male than in the female. The evolution of antennal morphology and the putative functional significance of antennal sensilla are discussed, providing insight into the sensory mechanism. © 2020 Elsevier GmbH},

note = {4},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85079189216,

title = {Sensory armature and stylets of the mouthparts of Stephanitis nashi (Hemiptera: Cimicomorpha: Tingidae), their morphology and function},

author = { Y. Wang and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85079189216&doi=10.1016%2fj.micron.2020.102840&partnerID=40&md5=abccfdd6f123f30d1ffa7d9f3b2cb6ed},

doi = {10.1016/j.micron.2020.102840},

issn = {09684328},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Micron},

volume = {132},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Mouthparts are important appendages that are specialized for detection of food sources and feeding. The pear lace bug, Stephanitis nashi Esaki and Takeya, is a major pest of pear in China, sucking the sap and affecting plant growth. Fine structure of the mouthparts including distribution and abundance of receptor sensilla occurring of adult S. nashi was examined using scanning electron microscopy and structural details are described for the first time. The mouthparts of S. nashi are generally similar to those of other Hemiptera and consist of a pyramidal labrum, a tube-like segmented labium, and a stylet fascicle made up of two mandibular and two maxillary stylets. The four segments of the labium differ in length and have five classes of sensilla including 3 types of sensilla basiconica (I; II; III), 2 types of sensilla trichodea (I; II), 1 type of sensillum campaniformium, 1 type of flower-like sensillum and a sensillum placodeum. Sensilla trichodea II are distributed on each segment of the labium. Sensilla basiconica I occur on the base of the second and fourth segment. The labial tripartite apex composes of two sensory fields and a rostral lid. Each sensory field possesses 2 sensilla basiconica II, 9 sensilla basiconica III, 1 flower-like sensillum and 1 sensillum placodeum. The mandibular stylet tips have about 30 pairs of lateral minor teeth, which may help in penetrating leaves. Externally, the end of each maxillary stylet is smooth; internally it has five teeth. There is no obvious difference between males and females in the distribution, number and types of sensilla. The mouthparts morphology of S. nashi, is consistent in many respects to that of many other phytophagous hemipterans but appear to include some features unique to the Tingidae and others that closely resemble those of both phytophagous and predaceous Miridae. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd},

note = {8},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85080949253,

title = {Morphological disparity of the mouthparts in polyphagous species of largidae (Heteroptera: Pentatomomorpha: Pyrrhocoroidea) reveals feeding specialization},

author = { Y. Wang and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85080949253&doi=10.3390%2finsects11030145&partnerID=40&md5=beb49fdcf3e7f09204a35ad16592176c},

doi = {10.3390/insects11030145},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {11},

number = {3},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {Mouthpart structures were observed in four species of Largidae using scanning electron microscopy to investigate their morphological disparity, and linked to changes in feeding specialization. The examined species are pests that feed mainly on seeds and plant sap of forbs, shrubs, and trees. Their external mouthparts are described in detail for the first time herein. The cone-like labrum and four-segmented tube-like labium are shorter in Physopelta species than in Macrocheraia grandis (Grey). The labium surface in all studied species bears nine types of sensilla (St1-St2; Sb1-3; Sch; Sca1-2; Sm). The distributions of sensilla on particular labial segments varies among the studied species. The tripartite apex of the labium consists of two lateral lobes and an apical plate that is partly divided in Physopelta species, and not divided in Macrocheraia. Each lateral lobe possesses a sensillar field with 10 thick-walled uniporous sensilla basiconica, one multiporous sensillum styloconicum, and one long non-porous hair sensillum. Each mandibular stylet tip in M. grandis has a central tooth placed anteriorly and pairs of teeth arranged dorso-laterally. In Physopelta, there are one or two central teeth placed anteriorly but two pairs of teeth dorso-laterally. In all studied species, the inner surfaces of the mandibular stylets have scale-like projections. A left–right asymmetry of the maxillary stylets is noticeable; the external end of the right maxillary stylet is smooth and slightly tapered in M. grandis and evidently wider (spoon–like) in the three species of Physopelta, while the left end of the stylets is straight and narrow in M. grandis in contrast to Physopelta, in which the end is straight and wide. No differences in the internal structure of the maxillary stylets were observed among the studied species. Based on structural differences, we inferred that the mandibles and maxillae are more adapted for seed-sucking in Physopelta species than in M. grandis. M. grandis has the ends of the maxillae more narrowed, a trait more adapted for sucking sap from phloem or parenchymal cells. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {10},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{2-s2.0-85092040200,

title = {Insect evolution toward aquatic habitats; Reassessment of antennal sensilla in the water bug families Ochteridae, Gelastocoridae and Aphelocheiridae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Nepomorpha)},

author = { A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85092040200&doi=10.1163%2f18759866-bja10008&partnerID=40&md5=7c5b4f15f506abbceffba56ae1cf958c},

doi = {10.1163/18759866-bja10008},

issn = {13834517},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Contributions to Zoology},

volume = {89},

number = {4},

pages = {412-433},

publisher = {Brill Academic Publishers},

abstract = {The first comparative morphology study on antennal sensilla of Ochteridae, Gelastocoridae and Aphelocheiridae, carried out with the use of a scanning electron microscope, is provided. Our research hypothesis was: the antennal sensilla of the studied families reflect their different adaptations for use in aquatic habitats, while maintaining a common set of sensilla similar to other water bugs (Nepomorpha). Therefore, the number and placement of antennal sensilla of several species in the mentioned families were studied using scanning electron microscopy. Nine main types of mechano- chemo- and thermo-hygroreceptive sensilla were confirmed on their surface, including sensilla trichodea, chaetica, club-like, campaniformia, basiconica, coeloconica, plate-like, ampullacea and sensilla placodea multilobated. While seven of these were already documented in other species, two of them (sensilla plate-like and placodea multilobated) were yet to be documented on the antennae of Nepomorpha. All families display differences in the shape and length of antennae as well as among sensilla types. These findings support our hypothesis regarding differences in sensillar structures among families adapted differently to suitable niches. Differences between these families and previously studied nepomorphan taxa (Nepoidea) were also documented. However, the general set of sensilla observed on the antennae of the studied species is very similar to the one documented in Nepoidea. Therefore, we confirmed our assumptions regarding similarities in antennal sensilla between the studied families and other nepomorphan insects. © 2020 Copyright 2020 by Nowińska Brożek.},

note = {6},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85072055835,

title = {Adhesion abilities and biosorption of Cd and Mg by microorganisms - first step for eco-friendly beneficiation of phosphate ore},

author = { H. Rabia and M. Ould Hamou and K. Kasperkiewicz and J. Brożek and M. Augustyniak},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85072055835&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-019-49406-4&partnerID=40&md5=c2448f69f61e1c4d9fc49a13441d188c},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-019-49406-4},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {9},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Publishing Group},

abstract = {Chemical reagents used in traditional mineral processing can be toxic and hazardous for the environment. Therefore, the use of biotechnological methods is becoming increasingly important. Great hopes are being placed in the use of microorganisms for bio-beneficiation of raw materials. However, assessment of adhesion abilities of bacteria onto minerals surface as well as biosorption of metals are essential steps before designing final process of each ore beneficiation. The main aim of this work was an investigation of biosorption of Cd and Mg, as well as adhesion abilities of five microorganism species with minerals included in the natural mixture of phosphate ore form Djebel Onk, Algeria. The ore, due to its unique composition, created conditions for adhesion of all five tested microbial strains onto apatite surface during incubation at pH 3. Moreover, Rhodococcus erythropolis CD 130, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Escherichia coli adhered distinctly onto apatite surface during incubation at pH 7. Incubation lasting 20 min at pH 4-6 created the most favorable conditions for biosorption of metals by B. subtilis and adhesion of cells. In case of C. albicans, biosorption of metals as well as adhesion of cells onto the mineral surface were more effective after longer time and in a wider pH range. © 2019, The Author(s).},

note = {1},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85069701682,

title = {Morphological study of the labial sensilla in Nabidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha)},

author = { A. Taszakowski and A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85069701682&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-019-00455-3&partnerID=40&md5=84ec3da5915d7dadd49af36fe7d7f911},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-019-00455-3},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {138},

number = {4},

pages = {483-492},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The study presents new data on the morphology and distribution of the labial tip sensilla of six species of two nabid subfamilies—Protosteminae and Nabinae (Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha), which were obtained using a scanning electron microscope. In both taxa, there are five morphologically distinct types of sensilla on the tip of the labium: peg sensilla with a terminal pore, nonporous peg sensilla, elongated placoid sensilla with wall pores (multiporous), and trichoid sensilla. In addition, oval plate sensilla with a terminal pore (Tp-opls) were observed in the genus Himacerus. Campaniform sensilla and nonporous chaetic sensilla were observed on the surface of the last segment of the labium in all of the studied species. Over a dozen trichoid sensilla were scattered on the last segment of the labium only in the genus Prostemma. Based on their external structure, it is likely that these sensilla are chemosensitive and mechanosensitive. The oval plate sensilla with a Tp-opls (gustatory) in Himacerus (Nabinae) represent a morphological novelty that probably evolved independently of other nabids. © 2019, The Author(s).},

note = {5},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85065725713,

title = {Antennal sensory structures in water bugs of Nepoidea (Insecta: Hemiptera: Nepomorpha), their morphology and function},

author = { A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85065725713&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-019-00446-4&partnerID=40&md5=80d01d621c2ec5f8ecb877b4ab8ff207},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-019-00446-4},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {138},

number = {3},

pages = {307-319},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The Nepoidea superfamily belongs to the water bugs’ infraorder (Nepomorpha) and consists of two families—Belostomatidae and Nepidae. Species from those families are the largest of all nepomorphans and are considered to be top predators in aquatic ecosystems. A characteristic feature of the group is the existence of short antennae concealed in grooves behind the eyes, which is an adaptation to the water habitat. The antennae bear many types of sensillar structures, which receive signals from the environment. Among such structures, mechanosensilla were of the greatest diversity. The antennal sensilla of species from both families were examined under the scanning electron microscope. 11 essential morphological types of sensilla were distinguished, including 5 new mechanosensilla types (sensilla paddle-like; cone-like; squamiformia; brush-like and club-like). Basal types of mechanosensilla such as trichodea, chaetica, basiconica (subtype 1) and campaniformia occur in Nepoidea and other Heteroptera. In some representatives of both families, sensilla paddle-like and sensilla basiconica type 1 were observed. Moreover, sensilla chaetica and cone-like were found in some species of Belostomatidae, whereas in Nepidae sensilla squamiformia, brush-like and club-like were observed. Apart from mechanosensilla, one type of thermo-hygrosensilla (ampullacea) and two different shaped olfactory sensilla basiconica (subtypes 2; 3) and coeloconica (subtypes 1; 2; 3) were found. It could indicate sensilla use in the identification of the water reservoirs and locating prey. © 2019, The Author(s).},

note = {9},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85062941400,

title = {Antennal morphology and sexual dimorphism of antennal sensilla in Callitettix versicolor (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Cercopidae)},

author = { Q. Zhu and N. Wu and J. Brożek and W. Dai},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85062941400&doi=10.3390%2finsects10020056&partnerID=40&md5=d1406f54fc1e5e5375d8ea1617237f0b},

doi = {10.3390/insects10020056},

issn = {20754450},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Insects},

volume = {10},

number = {2},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {The rice spittlebug Callitettix versicolor (Fabricius) is an important pest of rice and maize in South Asia and causes severe economic damage. To provide background information for chemical ecology studies, the fine morphology of antennae and the types and distribution of the sensilla on the male and female antennae of Callitettix versicolor (Fabricius) are investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results show that the antenna is filiform and composed of three segments: a scape, a pedicel, and a flagellum. The female antennae are slightly shorter than the male antennae. In both sexes, four types and nine subtypes of sensilla were observed: sensilla basiconica (SB1; SB2), sensilla campaniformia (SCa1; SCa2 and SCa3), sensilla coeloconica (SCo1; SCo2 and SCo3) and sensilla trichodea (ST). In addition, sensilla coeloconica (SCo1) are observed on the membrane of the top of the pedicel in Cercopidae for the first time. Sexual dimorphism mainly occurs in variation in the number of sensilla coeloconica (SCo2; SCo3) on the bulb-shaped portion of the flagellum and in the shape of sensilla basiconica (SB2). There are significantly more sensilla coeloconica in males than in females. The external structure and distribution of these sensilla are compared to those of other cercopids and possible functions of the antennal sensilla are discussed. © 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {9},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85045699445,

title = {The aphid Hormatalis lancigerens gen. et sp. nov. from Burmese amber sheds new light on the phylogenetic position of the Cretaceous family Isolitaphidae (Hemiptera: Aphidomorpha)},

author = { W. Piotr and J. Brożek and R.S. Kelly and W. Bo},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045699445&doi=10.1016%2fj.cretres.2018.04.009&partnerID=40&md5=0351dd9548beacd7cda56c4ed0205238},

doi = {10.1016/j.cretres.2018.04.009},

issn = {01956671},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Cretaceous Research},

volume = {89},

pages = {292-301},

publisher = {Academic Press},

abstract = {In this paper a new genus and species of the female aphid Hormatalis lancigerens Wegierek and Wang, gen. et sp. nov., in the fossil family Isolitaphidae are described and illustrated from the mid-Cretaceous Burmese amber of northern Myanmar. Based on a cladistic analysis the Cretaceous aphid family Isolitaphidae, including Hormatalis Wegierek and Wang, gen. nov. and Isolitaphis Poinar, 2017, is recognized as monophyletic and sister to siphunculi aphids. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd},

note = {3},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-85018272013,

title = {Morphological study of the antennal sensilla in Gerromorpha (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera)},

author = { A. Nowińska and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018272013&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-017-0354-y&partnerID=40&md5=d5a54a1dc86e2bac5dc0ddcf4bbd34a8},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-017-0354-y},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {136},

number = {3},

pages = {327-347},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The external morphology and distribution of the antennal sensilla of 21 species from five families of semiaquatic bugs (Gerromorpha) were examined using scanning electron microscopy. Nine main types were distinguished based on their morphological structure: sensilla trichoidea, sensilla chaetica, sensilla leaflike, sensilla campaniformia, sensilla coeloconica, sensilla ampullacea, sensilla basiconica, sensilla placoidea and sensilla bell-mouthed. The specific morphological structure of one type of sensilla (bell-mouthed sensilla) was observed only in Aquarius paludum. Several subtypes of sensilla are described, differentiated by number, location and type of sensillum characteristic for each examined taxon. The present study provides new data about the morphology and distribution of the antennal sensilla in Gerromorpha. © 2017, The Author(s).},

note = {22},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84962269307,

title = {Antennal sensilla of phytophagous and predatory pentatomids (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae): A comparative study of four genera},

author = { A. Ahmad and S. Parveen and J. Brożek and D. Dey},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962269307&doi=10.1016%2fj.jcz.2016.03.007&partnerID=40&md5=441579e8b6c627be73e1f99c13b29984},

doi = {10.1016/j.jcz.2016.03.007},

issn = {00445231},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Zoologischer Anzeiger},

volume = {261},

pages = {48-55},

publisher = {Elsevier GmbH},

abstract = {Antennal sensilla of four genera of Pentatomidae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) belonging to two subfamilies viz., Pentatominae and Asopinae were examined using scanning electron microscopy. The representatives selected from the subfamily Pentatominae (phytophagous)-Dolycoris indicus (Stål) and Plautia crossota (Dallas), and from the subfamily Asopinae (predatory)-Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius) and Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff). They were studied in order to morphologically differentiate the sensilla present on the antennae. This study indicated the presence of six types of sensilla, most of which were found on the flagellar segments rather than on the scape or pedicel. Sensilla campaniformia were recorded on the flagellar segments as well as the scape and pedicel. Phytophagous species (D. indicus and P. crossota) showed a higher number of sensilla trichodea, basiconica and chaetica whereas sensilla coeloconica were restricted to the predatory species studied (E. furcellata and P. bioculatus). These differences may be related to their evolutionary history. The presence of multiporous chemo-sensilla as basiconic sensilla type and sensilla placoidea reflect the ability of the antennae to perceive chemical stimuli. A relatively higher abundance of mechanoreceptors could be considered as potential detectors for various mechanical functions and these appeared to be correlated with the genus and type of feeding but not with the sex of the studied species. © 2016 Elsevier GmbH.},

note = {20},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84940590814,

title = {The structure of extremely long mouthparts in the aphid genus Stomaphis Walker (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Aphididae)},

author = { J. Brożek and E. Mróz and D. Wylężek and Ł. Depa and P. Węgierek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84940590814&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-015-0266-7&partnerID=40&md5=4b2eecff99c88dc44ccbbae98aced074},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-015-0266-7},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {134},

number = {3},

pages = {431-445},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Scanning electron microscopy and light microscopy were used to elucidate the morphology of labium and mandibular and maxillary stylets of the aphids Stomaphis quercus (L.) and S. graffii Cholodkovsky. The mechanism of labium shortening associated with feeding process was described as well. Stomaphis quercus and S. graffii have cone-shaped labium of 13 and 10 mm in length, respectively, that strongly extend behind the abdomen. The stylets bundle comprises a pair of mandibular and maxillary stylets which are on average as long as labium. Serial cross sections of labium revealed that the first segment is inverted inside and the second is pulled into it; both segments are shifted into abdomen. This study provides new information on S. quercus and S. graffii mouthparts that may help to understand their feeding behavior. © 2015, The Author(s).},

note = {15},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84903955476,

title = {External traces of segmentation of the labium in the corixoidea (hemiptera: Heteroptera: Nepomorpha)},

author = { J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84903955476&doi=10.2108%2fzs130137&partnerID=40&md5=a2eaf804874f6b13c9dd1887d05d90b7},

doi = {10.2108/zs130137},

issn = {02890003},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Zoological Science},

volume = {31},

number = {7},

pages = {445-453},

publisher = {Zoological Society of Japan},

abstract = {This paper describes the labium in ten representatives of the Corixoidea (Corixidae; Micronectidae and Diaprepocoridae), using scanning electron microscopy. Several new morphological details provide evidence for the external segmentation of the labium of the Corixoidea. The presence of the ventral condyle articulation (cv) is homologous to the condyle of the third segment of the labium in other nepomorphan species, the ventral lobe (vl) is homologous to the second and third segments of the labium, whereas the presence of the latero-ventral plate (lvp) near the apices is homologous to a part of the fourth segment of the labium in the other nepomorphan species. Moreover, the lower apical lobe (apl) and the pair of the sub-oval plates of the apex (ax) are homologous to the apex structures of the labium in other nepomorphans. The slit is a visible boundary between the second and third labial segments on the ventral side only in the Diaprepocoridae. The indication of the homological structural elements of the labium is a new achievement in comparison to earlier descriptions of this organ in several corixoid species. This supports the finding that traces of segmentation have been morphologically preserved in the labium of the Corixoidea, contrary to other previous studies describing the labium as unsegmented. A modified labium of the Corixoidea confirms an assumption about the evolutionary origins of this organ, which posits that it is homologous to the labium of other nepomorphan species. © 2014 Zoological Society of Japan.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{2-s2.0-84901273845,

title = {Phylogenetic signals from nepomorpha (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) mouthparts: Stylets bundle, sense organs, and labial segments},

author = { J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84901273845&doi=10.1155%2f2014%2f237854&partnerID=40&md5=3b46795cbdb6b5a5ad6f682c0fd9af74},

doi = {10.1155/2014/237854},

issn = {23566140},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Scientific World Journal},

volume = {2014},

publisher = {The Scientific World Journal},

abstract = {The present study is a cladistic analysis of morphological characters focusing on the file of the mandible, the apices of the maxillae, the rupturing device on the maxillae, the internal structures of the mouthparts, and the external morphology of the labial segments as well as the distribution of labial sensilla in true water bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera; infraorder Nepomorpha). The study is based on data referring to sixty-two species representing all nepomorphan families (Heteroptera), together with one outgroup species representing the infraorders Gerromorpha (Mesoveliidae). The morphological data matrix consists of forty-eight characters. The present hypothesis supports the monophyly of the Nepomorpha and the monophyly of all families. The new modification in the systematic classification has been proposed: ((Nepidae + Belostomatidae); (Diaprepocoridae + Corixidae + Micronectidae); (Ochteridae + Gelastocoridae); Aphelocheiridae; Potamocoridae; Naucoridae; Notonectidae; and (Pleidae + Helotrephidae)). © 2014 Jolanta Brozek.},

note = {15},

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@article{2-s2.0-84899763137,

title = {A comparison of the external morphology and functions of labial tip sensilla in semiaquatic bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gerromorpha)},

author = { J. Brożek and H. Zettel},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84899763137&doi=10.14411%2feje.2014.033&partnerID=40&md5=48350994ba4cb7d95c57957a24cdb970},

doi = {10.14411/eje.2014.033},

issn = {12105759},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

journal = {European Journal of Entomology},

volume = {111},

number = {2},

pages = {275-297},

publisher = {Czech Academy of Sciences},

abstract = {The present study provides new data on the morphology and distribution of the labial tip sensilla of 41 species of 20 gerromorphan (sub)families (Heteroptera: Gerromorpha) obtained using a scanning electron microscope. There are eleven morphologically distinct types of sensilla on the tip of the labium: four types of basiconic uniporous sensilla, two types of plate sensilla, one type of peg uniporous sensilla, peg-in-pit sensilla, dome-shaped sensilla, placoid multiporous sensilla and elongated placoid multiporous subapical sensilla. Based on their external structure, it is likely that these sensilla are thermo-hygrosensitive, chemosensitive and mechanochemosensitive. There are three different designs of sensilla in the Gerromorpha: the basic design occurs in Mesoveliidae and Hebridae; the intermediate one is typical of Hydrometridae and Hermatobatidae, and the most specialized design in Macroveliidae, Veliidae and Gerridae. No new synapomorphies for Gerromorpha were identified in terms of the labial tip sensilla, multi-peg structures and shape of the labial tip, but eleven new diagnostic characters are recorded for clades currently recognized in this infraorder. One synapomorphy is recorded for Hydrometridae + Hermatobatidae + Macroveliidae + Veliidae + Gerridae; five for Macroveliidae + Veliidae + Gerridae; one for Veliidae + Gerridae; and one for Gerridae alone. Within Gerridae, one possible autapomorphy is recorded for Trepobatinae, and two possible autapomorphies for Rhagadotarsinae. We also record a possible autapomorphy for Cylindrostethinae, which indicates that this taxon is monophyletic, as is indicated by other morphological characters. Finally, we record one putative diagnostic character for Macroveliidae + Veliidae, two families that are otherwise not considered sister groups. This new set of characters based on features of the mouthparts of gerromorphan bugs might provide new insights into the cladogenesis of the infraorder.},

note = {23},

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@article{2-s2.0-84880892935,

title = {Comparative analysis and systematic mapping of the labial sensilla in the nepomorpha (Heteroptera: Insecta)},

author = { J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84880892935&doi=10.1155%2f2013%2f518034&partnerID=40&md5=6f062d7c08b851c2e5c61f3a0c287c3d},

doi = {10.1155/2013/518034},

issn = {1537744X},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {The Scientific World Journal},

volume = {2013},

abstract = {The present study provides new data concerning the morphology and distribution of the labial sensilla of 55 species of 12 nepomorphan families (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha) using the scanning electron microscope. On the labial tip, three morphologically distinct types of chemosensilla have been identified: two types of papillae sensilla and one type of peg-in-pit sensilla. Twenty-one morphologically distinct types of the mechanosensilla as well as two types of the trichoid sensilla (contact-chemoreceptive sensillum) have been identified on all labial segments in representatives of subfamilies. In Nepomorpha, morphological ground plan of the labial sensory structures is represented by an apical sensory field with 10-13 pairs of papillae sensilla and the peg-in-pit ones placed more laterally; numerous trichoid sensilla are placed on the IV segment; the chaetica sensilla are present and placed in groups or rows distributed along the labium near the labial groove on the dorsal side, and also several chaetica sensilla are unevenly scattered on the surface of that segment; the cupola and peg sensilla are numerous and evenly scattered on the fourth labial segment; the prioprerecptive sensilla, one pair is positioned on the dorsal side and on the fourth segment of the labium. The new apomorphical characters have been established for the labial sensilla in the Nepomorpha. © 2013 Jolanta Brożek.},

note = {17},

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@article{2-s2.0-84880386064,

title = {Description of the oviparous female and new information on the biology of the rare aphid Stomaphis radicicola Hille Ris Lambers 1947 (Hemiptera, Aphidoidea)},

author = { Ł. Depa and E. Mróz and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84880386064&partnerID=40&md5=c9ebbe5514346f5fbf8dc314049faa3f},

issn = {07858760},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Entomologica Fennica},

volume = {24},

number = {2},

pages = {65-80},

abstract = {Information is provided concerning the discovery of the rare aphid species Stomaphis radicicola H. R. Lambers in Slovakia. The first description of the oviparous morph is given and its morphological resemblance to S. bratislavensis Czylok et Blackman is discussed. Supplementary data concerning the molecular identity and biology of S. radicicola is presented. © Entomologica Fennica. 24 June 2013.},

note = {3},

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pubstate = {published},

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@article{2-s2.0-84880386070,

title = {Erratum: A comparison of external and internal maxilla and mandible morphology of water bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Nepomorpha) (Zootaxa (2013) 3635:4 (340-378))},

author = { J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84880386070&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.3683.3.9&partnerID=40&md5=007f18dd9c17f991487835a3c61b15c9},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.3683.3.9},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {3683},

number = {3},

pages = {300-},

abstract = {[No abstract available]},

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pubstate = {published},

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@article{2-s2.0-84878754542,

title = {A comparison of external and internal maxilla and mandible morphology of water bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Nepomorpha)},

author = { J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84878754542&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.3635.4.2&partnerID=40&md5=3b30fa4eb374c564d4d56a0577265d61},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.3635.4.2},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

volume = {3635},

number = {4},

pages = {340-378},

abstract = {This paper describes the file of the mandible, the apices of the maxillae, the rupturing device on the maxillae, and the internal structures of the mouthparts in sixty representatives of the nepomorphan families (Heteroptera), using scanning electron microscopy. Eight morphologically distinct types of files are identified on the mandibular tip, as well as six distinct types of the maxillary endings, and three distinct types of rupturing devices of the maxillae. The features of the internal maxillary and mandibular structures share a common connection model, differing only by virtue of specific appendages in different subfamilies. The water bugs morphological ground plan is represented by a mandibular file identically serrated, asymmetrical apices of maxillae (left maxilla tapers with lobe + right maxilla tapers and straight), rupturing device evidently exposed ventrally and inner structures: the maxillae are extended dorso-laterally, forming a wide lobe; symmetrical processes connect with the mandibles. The main patterns (belostomatid and nepid) together with two more specialized patterns (gelastocorids; corixids; micronectids; and diaprepocorids) and (ochterid; aphelocheirid; naucorid; notonectid; pleid and helotrephid) are reported. Diversity of the elements (maxillae and mandibles) are analyzed from a phylogenetic signals and nutrition perspective. Finally, further lines of study are suggested for future work on the phylogeny of the group based on the studied characters. Copyright © 2013 Magnolia Press.},

note = {11},

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@article{2-s2.0-84874020801,

title = {Morphology and distribution of the external labial sensilla in Fulgoromorpha (Insecta: Hemiptera)},

author = { J. Brożek and T. Bourgoin},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84874020801&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-012-0174-z&partnerID=40&md5=43a06c10383cb3e3b8bd4f6515ccf79b},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-012-0174-z},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {132},

number = {1},

pages = {33-65},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The present paper describes the sensory structures on the apical segment of the labium in fifteen fulgoromorphan families (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha), using the scanning electron microscope. Thirteen morphologically distinct types of sensilla are identified: five types of multiporous sensilla, four types of uniporous sensilla and four types of nonporous sensilla. Three subapical sensory organ types are also recognized, formed from one to several sensilla, each characteristic of a family group. Sensilla chaetica (mechanoreceptive sensilla) fall into three categories dependent on length and are numerous and evenly distributed on the surface of the labium except where they occur on specialized sensory fields. The planthopper morphological ground plan is represented by two apical pair of sensory fields (dorsal and ventral) on which 11 dorsal pairs of sensilla (10 peg-like pairs + 1 specialized pair dome or cupola-like) and 2 ventral pairs of sensilla basiconica occur. Two main patterns (cixiid and issid) together with more specialized ones (derbid; lophopid; flatid and fulgorid) are reported. Disparity and diversity of the sensory structures are analyzed from a taxonomic and functional perspective. A gustatory function is provided for several chemoreceptive labial sensilla, as in the antennal flagellum sensilla in some other Hemiptera. This represents a more recently evolved function for the planthopper labium. Finally, further lines of study are suggested for future work on the phylogeny of the group based on the studied characters. © 2012 The Author(s).},

note = {42},

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@article{2-s2.0-84888621982,

title = {Deliberations on the external morphology and modification of the labial segments in the nepomorpha (heteroptera: Insecta) with notes on the phylogenetic characteristics},

author = { J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84888621982&doi=10.1155%2f2013%2f790343&partnerID=40&md5=23171b8c2e2b3e90a10d692c20298b03},

doi = {10.1155/2013/790343},

issn = {1537744X},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {The Scientific World Journal},

volume = {2013},

publisher = {Hindawi Publishing Corporation},

abstract = {The present study provides new data concerning the external morphology of the labial segments of 46 species from nine Nepomorpha families using the scanning electron microscope. The labial segments are described in detail and images of their structures are presented for the systematic groups. Subsequent segments of the labium (I; II; III; and IV) are shaped similarly in all investigated taxa but carry individual characters in some (sub-)families. Five morphologically distinct forms of the apical plate and five intercalary sclerites have been identified. Additionally, three types of the articulation on the dorsal side between the third and second segments are interpreted as the new characters. The presence of the midventral condyle on the distal edge of the first segment and the third segment has been reanalyzed. New position of the midventral condyle on the proximal edge of the fourth labial segment has been distinguished in several groups. The new set of characters has been estimated from the plesiomorphic taxa of the Nepoidea (Nepidae and Belostomatidae) and subsequently through the more advanced taxa in the relation to the outgroup (Gerromorpha). The evaluation of these characters has revealed twenty-seven new apomorphies for the labium in the Nepomorpha. © 2013 Jolanta Brozek.},

note = {6},

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@article{2-s2.0-84888289724,

title = {The phylogenetic information carried by a new set of morphological characters in planthoppers: The internal mouthpart structures and test in the Cixiidae model (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha)},

author = { J. Brożek and T. Bourgoin},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84888289724&doi=10.1007%2fs00435-013-0195-2&partnerID=40&md5=565f8adcb72a1b30da307ab5da048b58},

doi = {10.1007/s00435-013-0195-2},

issn = {0720213X},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Zoomorphology},

volume = {132},

number = {4},

pages = {403-420},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {Internal morphological structures of Cixiidae mouthparts are described and compared in various representatives of the Cixiidae and several other representatives of hemipterans. The morphological study shows that the mouthpart structures have not evolved uniformly and reveals the great disparity of these structures. Particularly, the connecting system of the mouthparts, localisation of salivary canal and shape of the mandibular and maxillar stylets provide together a new set of 17 new characters. A parsimonious analysis to evaluate the phylogenetic interest carried by these 17 selected characters shows that mouthpart structures have not evolved anarchically, but that they indeed carry some phylogenetic information that will be useful to be included in further morphological phylogenetic analysis. © 2013 The Author(s).},

note = {12},

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@article{2-s2.0-79851469236,

title = {The first fossil Dufoureillini (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Anthocoridae: Lyctocorinae) from the Eocene Baltic amber},

author = { Y.A. Popov and A. Herczek and J. Brożek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79851469236&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2760.1.5&partnerID=40&md5=445b93280f07cba6b7a1bd84db64ca56},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2760.1.5},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2760},

pages = {53-60},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {The paper presents description of new anthocorid taxa from the inclusions in the Upper Eocene Baltic amber: Xyloesteles parvulus gen.nov and sp. nov. and Xyloesteles kerneggeriorum sp. nov. They are described and illustrated here. These fossil flower bugs of the family Anthocoridae (s.l.) belong to the tribe Dufouriellini Van Duzee (Lyctocorinae) are reported for the first time. Copyright© 2011, Magnolia Press.},

note = {6},

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@article{2-s2.0-77953966735,

title = {Morphology, arrangement and classification of sensilla on the apical segment of labium in Peiratinae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)},

author = { J. Brożek and D. Chłond},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77953966735&doi=10.11646%2fzootaxa.2476.1.5&partnerID=40&md5=9b12ca708d140feb17a8de86074a15e9},

doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.2476.1.5},

issn = {11755326},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Zootaxa},

number = {2476},

pages = {39-52},

publisher = {Magnolia Press},

abstract = {The present paper describes sensory structures on the apical segment of the labium in representatives of the subfamily Peiratinae (Heteroptera: Reduviidae), using the scanning electron microscope. The study is based on dry material representing 19 species and 16 genera. Within Peiratinae thirteen morphologically distinct types of sensilla were identified. Among them were four new types of sensilla (porous placodea sensillum [PPLS]; multilobate sensillum [MS]; dome- elongated sensillum [UDES]; and pit peg sensillum type 2 [NPPS2]) were found. Mechanosensilla are evenly distributed on the surface of the labium and form a characteristic pattern in various species. The main characters of the third visible (apical) segment of the labium are: presence of different sized sensilla of the chaetica type 1, 2, and 3; trichodea sensilla (TS); campaniform sensilla (CS); and various types of nonporous pit peg sensilla (NPPS1; NPPS2; and NPPS3). Distally on the apical segment of the labium dome-elongated sensilla (UDES) there are a characteristic arrangements, described as (3+3) and (1+2). Chemical sensilla are grouped on the tip of the labium. The position, number, and types of chemical sensilla on this area are very similar in all studied species. Copyright © 2010 Magnolia Press.},

note = {27},

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