Discover How Wasps Sense the World

08.12., Student assistants, internships, student research projects

Explore the Hidden World of Wasp Antennae!
Join us to uncover how jewel wasps sense pheromones by analyzing their antennal microstructures with high-resolution electron microscopy. Investigate sex- and species-specific differences to reveal the evolution of chemoreception. Flexible start, thesis/internship options.

Ever wondered how insects detect and decode chemical signals? The jewel wasp genus Nasonia is a leading model for studying the evolution of pheromone-based communication—but the sensory side of the story remains a mystery. In this project, you’ll explore the chemoreceptive fine-structures on wasp antennae and uncover how sex and species differences shape the perception of pheromones.



Your role:

Use high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to analyze antennal microstructures

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