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Description of research activity: The group's research focuses on various aspects of insect biology and can address any general topic in Entomology. In the field of morphology, basic questions concerning the form and function of these organisms are addressed. This includes questions such as the morphology of venom glands in parasitic wasps and the structure and function of sexual organs in butterflies and moths, including aspects of sexual selection. In the field of taxonomy, work is carried out on groups such as Homoptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera and Diptera, addressing the problem of identification, taxonomy and phylogeny from both morphological and molecular points of view. In the field of ecology, aspects such as host-parasitoid relationships in wasps (braconids and chalcidids) or the population dynamics of butterflies are dealt with. Applied Entomology deals with aspects such as the detection and identification of pests, the study of their biological cycles, the use of useful insects in biological control (bioassays of compatibility with the use of insecticides) or biorational insecticides and the use of pheromones in biological control. Particularly noteworthy are the aspects related to the populations of...The group's research focuses on various aspects of insect biology and can address any general topic in Entomology. In the field of morphology, basic questions concerning the form and function of these organisms are addressed. This includes questions such as the morphology of venom glands in parasitic wasps and the structure and function of sexual organs in butterflies and moths, including aspects of sexual selection. In the field of taxonomy, work is carried out on groups such as Homoptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera and Diptera, addressing the problem of identification, taxonomy and phylogeny from both morphological and molecular points of view. In the field of ecology, aspects such as host-parasitoid relationships in wasps (braconids and chalcidids) or the population dynamics of butterflies are dealt with. Applied Entomology deals with aspects such as the detection and identification of pests, the study of their biological cycles, the use of useful insects in biological control (bioassays of compatibility with the use of insecticides) or biorational insecticides and the use of pheromones in biological control. Particularly noteworthy are the aspects related to the populations of culicidae and cockroaches. We also work on aspects related to the conservation of fauna such as the generation of red lists, studies of endangered fauna and micro-reserves and the conservation of protected butterflies.[Read more][Hide]
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Scientific-technical goals: - Estudio de la taxonomia y filogenia en insectos de los ordenes Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera y Diptera
- Insectos parasitoides (braconidos y calcididos) Morfologia comparada de la glandula del veneno, relaciones huesped-parasitoide
- Morfologia y seleccion sexual en Lepidoptera
- Reconocimiento y deteccion de plagas y establecimiento de sus ciclos biologicos, medidas de control
- Insecticidas: desarrollo de insecticidas biorracionales, feromonas, control biologico, plagas urbanas y agricolas
Research lines: - Parasitoid systematics and biology.Taxonomy, classification and phylogeny studies in parasitic Hymenoptera, principally of the Braconidae family. This includes aspects of its morphology such as the study of the venom gland, and ecological aspects like the host parasitoid relationships.
- Pest control.Pest examination, detection and control. Natural enemies, biorational insecticides and pheromones included. Compatibility of insecticides with useful fauna. Especially in urban and agricultural environments. Primarily urban pests (cockroaches) and vectors (mosquitoes).
- Lepidoptera systematics and biology.Taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology studies in lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), especially in the Tortricidae family. This includes aspects of its morphology, sexual selection and population dynamics, as well as studies in protected species.
- General entomology.General works on Entomology, including dissemination and training, in groups of insects and aspects that are not covered by the most specific lines of this laboratory. This includes, for example, works on Odonata (dragonflies), Diptera, Coleoptera, as well as works on conservation.
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Associated structure: - Cavanilles Institute Biodiversity and Evolut. Biol. (ICBBE)
Keywords: - Sistematica; filogenia; Braconidae; parasitoides
- Useful insects, pest control, biorational insecticides, urban pests, agricultural pests, vectors, mosquitoes, cockroaches
- Lepidopteros, Tortricidae, mariposas, morfología, ecología
- Entomology, insects
