Wing development in females is environmentally controlled, but in males, an insertion on the sex chromosome appears to dictate whether the insects grow wings, according to a study. Viviane was a ...

Binding of miR-3036-5p to CYP18A1 can be prevented by an A-to-I RNA editing, thus elevating CYP18A1 expression, decreasing 20E titer, and finally regulating the wing dimorphism of offspring in aphid.

With their lacy wings and slender bodies, lacewings look delicate, but they are impressive hunters that feed on an assortment of plant pests, including aphids and mites. Lacewings are also ...