... size. Sexual dimorphism Locomotion Parasitoids Miniaturization Drag Power Ballistics Elastic energy storage Jumping presents a ubiquitous mechanism for moving through the air without flying. It can serve the purpose of passing over obstacles (Fleagle, 1976 ; Kohlsdorf and Navas...

... of the hyper-diverse orders show extreme miniaturization of their body size. The reduced body size, however, imposes steep constraints on flight ability, as their wings must flap faster to generate sufficient forces to stay aloft. Here, we discuss the various physiological and biomechanical adaptations...