One of the most general patterns in the evolutionary radiation of animal taxa is rapid morphological diversification of male genitalia. I am currently involved in research projects, using both comparative methods and in-depth single species studies, aimed at understanding the evolutionary processes resulting in the evolution of male genitalia. The results of our research so far strongly indicate that post-mating sexual selection is one of these processes. Copulatory behavior, genital morphology and male fertilization success in water striders. Copulatory courtship and cryptic female choice in red flour beetles.
Sexual conflict promotes speciation in insects.
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