Climate warming is considered to be among the most serious of anthropogenic stresses to
the environment, because it not only has direct effects on biodiversity, but it also exacerbates …

Abstract Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are one of the most dominant terrestrial organisms
worldwide. They are hugely abundant, both in terms of sheer numbers and biomass, on …

A consequence of climate change is the increased frequency and severity of extreme heat
waves. This is occurring now as most of the warmest summers and most intense heat waves …

Abstract Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are a conspicuous group of ectotherms whose
behavior, distribution, physiology, and fitness are regulated by temperature. Consequently …

The existence of a synthetic program of research on what was then termed the “nocturnal
problem” and that we might now call “nighttime ecology” was declared more than 70 years …

Interest in assessing the critical thermal limits of bees is rapidly increasing, as these
physiological traits are good predictors of bees' potential responses to extreme temperature …

Highlights•Social insects are affected by climate change just like solitary organisms.•Certain
traits allow social insects to cope better with climate change-to some extent.•Specialists will …

Bumble bees are key pollinators with some species reared in captivity at a commercial
scale, but with significant evidence of population declines and with alarming predictions of …

Critical thermal limits (CTLs) constrain the performance of organisms, shaping their
abundance, current distributions, and future distributions. Consequently, CTLs may also …

Predicting insect responses to climate change is essential for preserving ecosystem services
and biodiversity. Due to high daytime temperatures and low humidity levels, nocturnal …