Despite their ecological importance and diversity, spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) are
underrepresented in conservation policies in comparison to other groups. We review all …

Valvatiform gastropods of the family Hydrobiidae are frequently found in European spring-
fed systems. Their simplified and sometimes convergent morphological structures and …

The information and views set out in this publication are those of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the official opinion of IUCN and of the Commission. The Commission …

Red Lists are very valuable tools in nature conservation at global, continental and (sub-)
national scales. In an attempt to prioritise conservation actions for European butterflies, we …

Ongoing global climate change presents serious challenges in conservation biology, forcing
us to revisit previous tools and principles based on how species may respond to novel …

The effects of climate change may constitute a major threat factor for endemic and
threatened species of invertebrates. A particularly dramatic case can be found in the Iberian …

The decline of pollinators has been demonstrated scientifically and this phenomenon is
widely recognized by both the general public and by stakeholders. Since pollinators face …

Human population growth is causing an expansion of urban areas, a phenomenon known to
deeply impact on the Earth's biodiversity. Therefore, it is key to understand how to conceal …

Background Flight performance and dispersal behaviour can differ between sexes, resulting
in sex-biased dispersal. The primary sex ratio of populations may also explain dispersal bias …

Saproxylic beetle diversity is high at the Cabañeros National Park (central Spain), where
woodland habitats exhibit remarkable heterogeneity. Our aim was to explain the diversity of …