Anthropogenic light is ubiquitous in areas where humans are present and is showing a
progressive increase worldwide. This has far-reaching consequences for most species and …

Biological invasions have increased significantly with the tremendous growth of international
trade and transport. Hematophagous arthropods can be vectors of infectious and potentially …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Light pollution is increasingly affecting biodiversity and may also disrupt seasonal
adaptations. Even dim artificial light, such as skyglow—which can spread far beyond urban …

A focus on zoonotic urbanisation challenges existing conceptions of global urbanism. In this
article I consider how a modified urban political ecology framework might help to illuminate …

Photoperiodism is an adaptive response used by organisms to assess day length and
anticipate upcoming seasons and to coordinate their (or their offspring's) development and …

Highlights•Artificial light at night (ALAN) impacts insects far beyond the immediate vicinity of
light sources.•By affecting species interactions, the impact of ALAN spreads through …

Simple Summary The Northern house mosquito transmits West Nile virus and survives the
winter by entering a state of dormancy called diapause. Light pollution has been shown to …

West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading mosquito-borne disease causing-pathogen in the
United States. Concerningly, there are no prophylactics or drug treatments for WNV and …

Urbanization is one of the leading global trends of the twenty-first century that has a
significant impact on health. Among health challenges caused by urbanization, the …