Dr.
Dominique Zimmermann
- Curator of the Hymenoptera Collection
- Research Hymenoptera
- Public outreach Hymenoptera
- Edito-in-Chief of the scientific journal Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift
- Vice-President of the German Society for Biological Systematics (Gesellschaft für Biologische Systematik)
- Wild bee and digger wasp indicator species of protected areas in Lower Austrian
- Renaturation of an area in the municipality of Drösing, in cooperation with the municipality and sponsored by Arcotel Hotels
- Silk production in the pollen wasp genus Quartinia
- 1999 - 2005 Study of Biology / Zoology at the University of Vienna
- 2005 Graduation; Thesis: Scanning electron microscopic investigations on the imagines of two species of the family Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera: Insecta)). Supervisor: Prof. Dr . Ulrike Aspöck
- 2002 Collaboration in a project on nature conservation (University of Vienna)
- 2003 Part-time employment by Biohelp Gmbh (company for biological pest control)
- 2003-2007 Part-time employment at the Natural History Museum Vienna
- since 2007 Curator of the Hymenoptera Collection
- 2017 Graduation of the doctoral degree at the University of Vienna; thesis title: The value of head anatomical characters for the reconstruction of insect phylogeny with emphasis on Neuroptera and Hymenoptera
Zimmermann D., Randolf S., Mauss V. (2021): Morphological adaptations to silk production by adult females in the pollen wasp genus Quartinia (Masarinae, Vespidae) - a keystone character for ground nesting in dry sand habitats. Arthropod Structure & Development 62: 101045. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1467803921000190
Zettel H., Schoder S., Aichhorn A., Koder E., Mirwald A., Rupp T., Thierolf K., Zimmermann D., Neumayer J. (2020): Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Wildbienenfauna (Hymenoptera: Apidae) des Umbal- und Virgentales, Osttirol. Beiträge zur Entomofaunistik 21: 211-224.
Kratschmer S., Pachinger B., Zettel H., Zenz K., Ockermüller E., Gusenleitner F., Hölzler G., Wiesbauer H., Lanner J., Zimmermann D., Schoder S., Neumayer J. (2020): Wo die wilden Bienen wohnen. Bienen aktuell 12: 31-34.
Rosa P., Madl M, Zettel H. & D. Zimmermann (2020): An illustrated and annotated catalogue of the Chrysididae (Insecta: Hymenoptera) types deposited at the Natural History Museum Vienna. Annallen des Naturhistorischen Museums Wien B 122: 17–140.
Zimmermann D., Randolf S., Aspöck U. (2019): From chewing to sucking via phylogeny – from sucking to chewing via ontogeny: Mouthparts of Neuroptera. In: Krenn, H. (Ed.) Insect Mouthparts – Form, Function, Development and Performance. Zoological Monographs Vol. 5, Springer International Publishing. 290 pp. Doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-29654-4.
Zimmermann, D. (2019): Die Rostrote Mauerbiene – Insekt des Jahres 2019. Beiträge zur Entomofaunistik 20:267-270.
Randolf S., Zimmermann D. (2019): Small, but oh my! Head morphology of adult Aleuropteryx spp. and effects of miniaturization (Insecta: Neuroptera: Coniopterygidae). Arthropod Structure & Development 50: 1-14.
Zimmermann D., Wiesbauer H., Schoder S., Schuh R., Sehnal P., Zettel H. (2018): Wiederentdeckung der sozialen Knotenwespe Cerceris rubida (Jurine, 1807) (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) in Österreich, mit Angaben zur Biologie. Beiträge zur Entomofaunistik 19: 111–120.
Randolf S., Zimmermann D. & Aspöck U. (2017): Head anatomy of adult Coniopteryx pygmaea Enderlein, 1906: Effects of miniaturization and the systematic position of Coniopterygidae (Insecta: Neuroptera). Arthropod Structure & Development 46: 304-322-
Zimmermann D. (2017): 160 years of D.E.Z. – what is the recipe for thy long life? Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift, Editorial.
Zettel H., Zimmermann D., Wiesbauer H. (2017): Die Hautflüglerfauna (Hymenoptera) des Lainzer Tiergartens in Wien: 1. Bienen (Apidae). Beit räge zur Entomofaunist ik 18: 69–91.
Zimmermann D. (2016): Oryttus concinnus (Rossi, 1790) – eine für Österreich neue Grabwespenart und -gattung. Oryttus concinnus (Rossi, 1790) – a digger wasp species and genus new for Austria. Beiträge zur Entomofaunistik 17: 135-138.
Zimmermann D. & Vilhelmsen L. (2016): On the sister group of Aculeata and the use of head anatomical characters for the reconstruction of hymenopteran phylogeny. Abstract In: 12. Hymenopterologen-Tagung in Stuttgart. Mitteilungen des entomologischen Vereins Stuttgart 51.
Zettel H., Zimmermann D., Wiesbauer H. (2016): Ergänzungen zur Bienenfauna (Hymenoptera: Apidae) von Wien, Österreich. Beiträge zur Entomofaunistik 17: 85-107.
Zimmermann D. & Vilhelmsen L. (2016): The sister group of
Aculeatues - evidence from internal head anatomy, with emphasis on the tentorium. Arthropod Systematics and Phylogeny 74:
195-218.
http://www.senckenberg.de/files/content/forschung/publikationen/arthropodsystematics/asp_74_2/05_asp_74_2_zimmermann_195-218.pdf
Laciny A., Zettel H., Pal A. & Zimmermann D. (2016): The ant genus Pristomyrmex (Insecta: Hymenoptera:
Formicidae) in the collection
of the Natural History Museum Vienna. Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums B 118: 61-72.
Randolf S., Zimmermann D. & Aspöck U. (2014): Head anatomy of adult Nevrorthus apatelios and basal splitting
events in Neuroptera (Insecta: Neuroptera: Nevrorthidae). Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny 72(2): 111–136.
Vilhelmsen,
L. B. & Zimmermann D. (2014): Baltorussus total makeover: rejuvenation and sex change in an ancient parasitoid
wasp lineage. PLoS ONE 9 (6): e98412. http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0098412
Zimmermann D. (2014): Jump into the future: Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift goes for advanced open access in its
157th publishing year. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 61 (1): 1-1. http://dez.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=1132
Randolf S. & Zimmermann D. (2014): Book review: Insect morphology and phylogeny. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift
61 (1): 85-85. http://dez.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=1131
Randolf S., Zimmermann D. & Aspöck U. (2013): Head anatomy of adult Sisyra terminalis (Insecta: Neuroptera: Sisyridae) - functional adaptations and phylogenetic implications. Arthropod Structure and Development 42: 565-582. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2013.07.004
Zettel, H., Zimmermann, D. & Wiesbauer H. (2013): Die Bienen und Grabwespen (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) im Donaupark in Wien (Österreich). Sabulosi 3:1-23.
Zimmermann D., Sattmann H. & Haring E. (2013): DNA-barcoding - von iBOL zu ABOL. Entomologica Austriaca 20: 207-213.
Zimmermann D., Randolf S., Metscher B., & Aspöck U. (2011): The Function And Phylogenetic Implications Of The Tentorium In Adult Neuroptera (Insecta). Arthropod Structure & Development 40: 571-582.
Zimmermann D., Randolf S., Metscher B., & Aspöck U. (2011): Phylogenetische und funktionelle Bedeutung des Tentoriums der Neuroptera (Insecta). Entomologica Austriaca 18: 159-160.
Zimmermann D., Randolf S., Metscher B., & Aspöck U. (2011): Phylogenetic and functional importance of the tentorium in Neuroptera (Insecta). Programme and Abstracts Biosystematics, p. 399; ISBN:978-3-92180068-3.
Beutel R. G., Zimmermann D., Krauß M., Randolf S. and Wipfler B. (2010): Head morphology of Osmylus fulvicephalus (Osmylidae,
Neuroptera) and its phylogenetic implications. Organisms Diversity and Evolution 10, 4: 311-329. [PDF]
Zettel H., Wagner H. C., Zimmermann D., Wiesbauer H., Sorger D. M. , Ockermüller E., Seyfert F. (2009): Aculeate Hymenoptera am GEO-Tag der Artenvielfalt 2009 in Pfaffstätten, Niederösterreich. Sabulosi - Beiträge zur Hymenopterologie 2, 1-20. [PDF]
Zimmermann D.,
Klepal W., Aspöck U. (2009): The first holistic SEM study of Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera: Insecta) - structural evidence and
phylogenetic implications. European Journal of Entomology 106(4): 651-662. [PDF]
Zettel H. , Wiesbauer H. & Zimmermann D. (2008): Weitere interessante Grabwespenvorkommen (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae,
Crabronidae) im Osten Österreichs. Beiträge zur Entomofaunistik 8, 133-140. [PDF]
Zettel H., Zimmermann D., Wiesbauer H., & Schuh R. (2008): Schildkäfer-Arten (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae)
als Beutespektrum der seltenen Knotenwespe Cerceris albofasciata (ROSSI, 1790) (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae: Philanthinae)
in Österreich. - Beiträge zur Entomofauistik 9: 167-174.
Zettel H., Zimmermann D., Sorger D. M. & Wiesbauer
H (2008): Aculeate Hymenopteren am 8. Tag der Artenvielfalt 2008. - Sabulosi 1: 1-10. [PDF]
Zettel H., Zimmermann D. (2007): On the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of the Philippine Islands: II. The genus Forelophilus
KUTTER, 1931. Asian Myrmecology 1, 19-30. [PDF]
Zimmermann D. (2005): Im Dschungel von Borsten, Kämmen & Wachsdrüsen - REM-Untersuchungen an zwei Coniopterygiden (Neuroptera: Insecta). DgaaE-Nachr. 19(3): 145-146. (Abstract)
Zimmermann D. (2005): Diplomarbeit: Rasterelektronenmikroskopische
Untersuchungen an Imagines von zwei Spezies der Familie Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera: Insecta). Betreuerin: Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Ulrike Aspöck
Zimmermann D. (2003): Alle gleich und doch verschieden ... Der Chrysoperla carnea-Komplex
(Neuropterida: Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) - Zusammenfassung der Ergebnisse von 20 Jahren Forschung. Linzer biol. Beitr. = Verh.
XVIII. SIEEC 37/1: 145-152.
Populärwissenschaftliche Artikel
Zimmermann D. (2009):
Evolution der Vielfalt - die Welt der Insekten. In: Darwins Palast- Darwins rEvolution im Naturhistorischen Museum Wien. Edition
Lammerhuber, p. 174-179. buy
Zimmermann
D. & Franzke G. (2009): Ein Bienenstock mitten in der Innenstadt. Universum 6, NHMW: 3. [PDF]
Poster
Zimmermann D., Klepal W., Aspöck U. (2007): Staubhafe Enthüllungen - REM-Untersuchungen an zwei Spezies der Familie Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera) PDF
Zimmermann D., Randolf S. Aspöck U., Metscher B. (2009): The tentorium in Neuropterans (Insecta) - an evolutionary approach. PDF
Randolf, S., Zimmermann, D. & Aspöck, U. (2011): Nevrorthus apatelios – a Neuropteran of the old style? – Poster: 5th Dresden Meeting on Insect Phylogeny, 23.-25.9.2011, Senckenberg, World of Biodiversity, Dresden, Germany /jart/prj3/nhm/data/uploads/Poster_Nevrorthus_dresden.pdf
Randolf, S., Zimmermann, D. & Aspöck, U. (2013): O Sister, Where Art Thou? – 6th Dresden Meeting on Insect Phylogeny, September 27-29, 2013, Dresden /jart/prj3/nhm/data/uploads/Poster_Dresden_2013_O_Sister_2.pdf
Zimmermann D., Zettel, H. (2013): Wildbienen des Donauparks in Wien. PDF
Zimmermann
D., Vilhelmsen, L. (2013): Baltorussus total makeover: rejuvenation and sex change in an ancient parasitoid wasp lineage (Hymenoptera:
Orussidae). PDF
Randolf, S. & Zimmermann, D. (2019): Crossing the borders of orders: head anatomy of Coniopteryx
pygmaea (Insecta: Neuroptera: Coniopterygidae) and convergent miniaturization effects in insects. - 8th annual
meeting of NOBIS Austria - Crossing Borders, 28.-29. November 2014, Zoologische Staatssammlung München PDF
Randolf, S. & Zimmermann, D. (2020): Two subfamilies, two strategies - unexpected differences in the effects of
miniaturization in Coniopterygidae (Neuroptera: Insecta). - 21. Jahrestagung der GfBS, 12.-15. Februar 2020, Centrum für Naturkunde,
Hamburg PDF
Hymenoptera & Neuroptera
head anatomy, functional morphology, phylogeny, evolutionary biology, systematics, speciation processes, ecology
Excursions to the Mediterrean Region, China, Australia, Arizona, Myanmar, Vietnam and French Guiana
Report in the Journal "Universum" PDF (in german)
since 2020 Secretary of GoBugsGo
http://gobugsgo.org/de/
since 2016 Vice-President of the Society for Biological
Systematics (D) www.gfbs-home.de
since 2014 Editor-in-Chief of the Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift http://dez.pensoft.net
2011-2019 Secretary of the Austrian Entomological Society www.biologiezentrum.at/oeg2010, 2011 Member of the Synthesys User Panel of the AT-TAF, 2012, 2013 GB-TAF www.synthesys.info
since 2009 Representant of NOBIS Austria in the "Gesellschaft für Biologische Systematik" GfBS
since 2007 Secretary of NOBIS - Network of Biological Systematics
2007-2011 Representative of young entomologists in the Österreichischen Entomologischen Gesellschaft (Austrian Entomological Society)
