10.18453/rosdok_id00004453 Wehmann, Henja-Niniane Henja-Niniane Wehmann http://d-nb.info/gnd/1307415857 Universität Rostock 2023 500 Natural sciences 570 Life science 590 Zoological sciences 2023 en https://purl.uni-rostock.de/rosdok/id00004453 urn:nbn:de:gbv:28-rosdok_id00004453-2 The properties of insect wings are important for insect flight. This doctoral thesis uses biomechanical and behavioural approaches to quantify properties of wings that affect flight performance. It encompasses investigations into the three-dimensional structure, flexibiltiy and wear of fly wings. The results of this thesis help to further understand the mechanisms and limits of flight force production in insects and thus serve as a valuable basis for further research on insect flight.