Aggregation of the spermatozoa in whirligig beetles (Adephaga, Gyrinidae)

Evolution of the spermatozoa morphology and aggregation type and the correlation with female reproductive tract.

• Spermatozoa ultrastructure

• Morphology of the reproductive tracts 

• Motility 

Morphology

Origin and diversification of Eriopis Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

• Dated phylogeny

• Biogeographical history reconstruction

• Mitochondrial evolution

Exploring the molecular diversity of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from specimens in natural history collections

Museomics

In collaboration with R. Nattier (MNHN) et al.

Morphology of the tegumentary glands of beetles

In collaboration with M. Ix Balam - UFV,  V.  Fialho and J. Castiblanco  - UFV