Wildfires have increased in frequency and area burned, trends expected to continue with
climate change. Among other effects, fires release pollutants into the atmosphere …

Highlights•Increasing megafire prevalence and extreme fire behaviors pose a considerable
threat to insect populations.•The spatial and temporal scales of megafires present significant …

The understudied locality of Tasgorosay tract, Karzhantau ridge in Kazakhstan offers an
interesting, yet very homologous array of fossil insects. The material used for this research …

Fire is a natural part of many ecosystems, however, as a consequence of climate change,
unusually large 'megafires' are expected to increase in occurrence. Given their large spatial …

Human well-being relies significantly on the presence and role of pollinators, as they
contribute to the vitality of ecosystems, support the reproduction of wild plants, increase crop …

Many animals have a survival instinct to flee in response to fire, but do they respond to
smoke alone? Many arthropods respond to fire or smoke by moving in the opposite direction …

The rise of megafires and extreme fire behaviors pose a significant threat to insect
populations, affecting their survival and post-fire recolonization. Megafires threaten entire …