Insect ecology and conservation in urban areas: An overview of knowledge and needs

Insect Conservation and Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 169 - 181

Published: March 1, 2024

Abstract Urban expansion across the globe profoundly impacts local biodiversity. The growing body of urban ecology research on animals has largely focused mammals and birds, whereas knowledge insect conservation in areas remains limited. To anchor this Special Issue (SI), we have taken a broad approach to editorial conducted structured literature search set scene. We provide here an overview existing reviews conservation, indicate where articles included SI contribute developing our understanding point priority for further investigation. Key themes (at individual, species, and/or community level) include influence habitat quality, quantity land use type diversity; anthropogenic pollution (for instance, heat, noise, light chemicals); connectivity changes structure density genetic diversity. Insect diversity abundance broadly decline with loss habitat. Beyond this, variation responses different taxa, or regions, methodological limitations individual studies make it challenging identify general patterns. environments should focus applying ecological theory understand patterns; investigating interactions between climate change contexts; identifying novel biodiversity; addressing harmonising approaches; exploring social historical factors must also consider into how best communicate value insects humans.

Language: Английский

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Green mussel Perna viridis (L.) on the Brazilian coast: a fast-spreading invasive species reaching protected areas

Marine Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 172(4)

Published: March 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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The establishment and potential spread of Osmia cornuta (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in North America

Environmental Entomology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 25, 2024

Abstract Mason bees, subgenus Osmia Panzer (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), are economically and ecologically significant pollinators. In eastern North America, the rapid spread of 2 non-native species from Asia, cornifrons Radoszkowski taurus Smith, has coincided with declines in native populations, raising concern about effects further exotic arrivals. Here we investigate recent establishment British Columbia, Canada European orchard bee, cornuta Latreille, previously thought to be limited Europe its periphery. We document O. records ranging more than 170 km, including sightings live adults discovery a multigenerational nest hundreds cocoons. tested whether these cocoons could discriminated other by training machine learning classifier on features extracted images. The best performing model not reliably discriminate species, possibility inadvertently intermingled future commercial shipments. Recent occurrence were spatially isolated, suggesting ongoing anthropogenic dispersal species. predicted suitability American habitats for estimating climate niche. This analysis indicated broad regions Pacific Northwest America contain potentially suitable habitat. Our findings potential expansion. study demonstrates utility accessible biodiversity data archives public observation programs tracking highlights need monitoring Osmia.

Language: Английский

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Spatial gradient and vegetation cover affecting species diversity and composition of bees in Atlantic Forest remnants of South Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Entomologia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68(4)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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