Expanding insect pollinators in the A nthropocene
Global changes are severely affecting pollinator insect communities worldwide, resulting in
repeated patterns of species extirpations and extinctions. Whilst negative population trends …
repeated patterns of species extirpations and extinctions. Whilst negative population trends …
The evolutionary dynamics of biological invasions: A multi‐approach perspective
Biological invasions, the establishment and spread of non‐native species in new regions,
can have extensive economic and environmental consequences. Increased global …
can have extensive economic and environmental consequences. Increased global …
Migratory behaviour is positively associated with genetic diversity in butterflies
A García‐Berro, V Talla, R Vila, HK Wai… - Molecular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Migration is typically associated with risk and uncertainty at the population level, but little is
known about its cost–benefit trade‐offs at the species level. Migratory insects in particular …
known about its cost–benefit trade‐offs at the species level. Migratory insects in particular …
Bridgehead effect and multiple introductions shape the global invasion history of a termite
Native to eastern Asia, the Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus
(Shiraki) is recognized as one of the 100 worst invasive pests in the world, with established …
(Shiraki) is recognized as one of the 100 worst invasive pests in the world, with established …
Europe as a bridgehead in the worldwide invasion history of grapevine downy mildew, Plasmopara viticola
Europe is the historical cradle of viticulture, but grapevines (Vitis vinifera) have been
increasingly threatened by pathogens of American origin. The invasive oomycete …
increasingly threatened by pathogens of American origin. The invasive oomycete …
Seasonal specialization drives divergent population dynamics in two closely related butterflies
L Von Schmalensee, P Caillault… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Seasons impose different selection pressures on organisms through contrasting
environmental conditions. How such seasonal evolutionary conflict is resolved in organisms …
environmental conditions. How such seasonal evolutionary conflict is resolved in organisms …
Darwinian genomics and diversity in the tree of life
T Stephan, SM Burgess, H Cheng… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Genomics encompasses the entire tree of life, both extinct and extant, and the evolutionary
processes that shape this diversity. To date, genomic research has focused on humans, a …
processes that shape this diversity. To date, genomic research has focused on humans, a …
Citizen science and monitoring forest pests: a beneficial alliance?
M De Groot, MJO Pocock, J Bonte… - Current forestry …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of the Review One of the major threats to tree health, and hence the
resilience of forests and their provision of ecosystem services, is new and emerging pests …
resilience of forests and their provision of ecosystem services, is new and emerging pests …
'First Known Photographs of Living Specimens': the power of iNaturalist for recording rare tropical butterflies
T Mesaglio, A Soh, S Kurniawidjaja… - Journal of Insect …, 2021 - Springer
Insects are the most biodiverse multicellular organisms, with most of this diversity in the
tropics. Butterflies follow the same pattern, with~ 90% of species from the tropics …
tropics. Butterflies follow the same pattern, with~ 90% of species from the tropics …
Familiarity with, perceptions of and attitudes toward butterflies of urban park users in megacities across East and Southeast Asia
Perceptions of, and attitudes toward, wildlife are influenced by exposure to, and direct
experiences with, nature. Butterflies are a conspicuous and ubiquitous component of urban …
experiences with, nature. Butterflies are a conspicuous and ubiquitous component of urban …