Interior of sand fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) abdomen reveals novel structures involved in pheromone release: discovering the Manifold.
G. B. Tonelli, J. D. Andrade-Filho, A. M. Campos, C. Margonari, A. R. Amaral, P. Volf, E. J. Shaw, J. G. C. Hamilton
The study identifies a new internal cuticular structure called the Manifold in sand flies involved in pheromone release, revealing its potential taxonomic and ecological significance.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2021Ecology