Aquatic Insects

Kleber Del Claro is an ethologist and full professor at the Federal University of Uberlandia (Brazil). He is an expert in behavioral ecology interactions. His fascination with aquatic insects began ten years ago when he became involved in a project to save the “Veredas,” an endangered aquatic system in the Brazilian savanna.Rhainer Guillermo has been an entomologist and associate professor at the Federal University of São Carlos since 2015. His research is focused on the biodiversity of Odonata and Plecoptera with an emphasis in morphology, taxonomy, and behavior.

• Preface.- Aquatic Insects – why it is important to dedicate our time on their study?.- Distribution and Habitats of Aquatic Insects.- Dispersal by Aquatic Insects.- Effects of Abiotic Factors and Ecogeographic Patterns on the Ecology, Distribution and Behavior of Aquatic Insects.- The Biotic Environment: Multiple Interactions in an Aquatic World.- Drumming for Love: Mating Behavior in Stoneflies.- Aquatic Insect Sensilla: Morphology and Function.- Territoriality in Aquatic Insects.- Defenses of Water Insects.- Reproductive Behavior and Sexual Selection.- Sexual Conflict in Water Striders, Dragonflies and Diving Beetles.- Paternal Care in Giant Water Bugs.- The Aquatic Lepidopterans: A Mysterious and Unknown Fauna.- Urban Aquatic Insects.- The Tinbergen Shortfall: Developments on Aquatic Insect Behavior that are Critical for Freshwater Conservation.- Genetic Connectivity in Conservation of Freshwater Insects.- Aquatic Insects as a Source for Biomimetics.- Index.