Sebastian Büsse

Anatomy and mechanics of tsetse fly blood feeding

This study examines the anatomy and mechanics of tsetse fly blood feeding, finding that efficient feeding is achieved through subtle adaptations rather than unique structures or forces.

Claws that snap: the raptorial mechanism of dryinid wasps

This paper describes the raptorial mechanism of dryinid wasps, showing their claws function as snap traps triggered by prey contact, and explores the evolutionary development of this mechanism.

Pumping Venom: Valvilli Architecture and Implications for Stinger Functionality

This study characterizes the internal structure of ant valvilli using imaging techniques, revealing non-uniform morphology and movement patterns that challenge existing models of stinger functionality.