Spatiotemporal patterns of forest pollinator diversity across the southeastern United States DOI Creative Commons
Michael D. Ulyshen,

Cory K. Adams,

J. Rodger Adams

et al.

Diversity and Distributions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(8)

Published: June 3, 2024

Abstract Aim Efforts to understand how pollinating insect diversity is distributed across large geographic areas are rare despite the importance of such work for conserving regional diversity. We sought relate bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), hover flies (Diptera: Syrphidae), and butterflies (Lepidoptera) ecoregion, landscape context, canopy openness, forest composition southeastern U.S. forests. Location Nineteen experimental forests nine states in Methods established 5–7 plots on each forest. In each, we sampled pollinators monthly (March–September) using coloured pan traps, collected data local characteristics. used National Land Cover Database (NLCD) quantify surrounding landcover at different spatial scales. Results Bee richness was negatively correlated with both amount conifer (pine) extent wetlands but positively openness. Hover were less sensitive context stand conditions. Pollinator communities differed considerably among ecoregions, those Central Appalachian Coastal Plain ecoregions being particularly distinct. abundance peaked 2 months earlier Appalachia than Southeastern Mixed Forest ecoregions. Main Conclusions Our findings reveal ecoregional differences pollinator highlight conditions this diverse fauna. The closed broadleaf open conifer‐dominated support distinct contrasting seasonality. results suggest pine may reduce regions historically dominated by However, efforts create more canopies can help improve planted Research exploring associations between tree taxa needed better anticipate impacts various management activities.

Language: Английский

The Value of Forests to Pollinating Insects Varies with Forest Structure, Composition, and Age DOI
Michael D. Ulyshen, Kimberly M. Ballare, Christopher J. Fettig

et al.

Current Forestry Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(5), P. 322 - 336

Published: July 9, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

10
Land-Use Legacies Affect Flower Visitation Network Structure After Forest Restoration DOI
Sabrie Breland, Nash E. Turley, Jason Gibbs

et al.

Journal of Forestry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

1
Forest bees benefit from compositionally diverse broadleaf canopies DOI
Clayton R. Traylor, Michael D. Ulyshen, Don C. Bragg

et al.

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 566, P. 122051 - 122051

Published: June 12, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

5
Fire season differentially affects resprouting vigor of pyrophytic and mesophytic hardwoods in a southeastern U.S. pine savanna DOI Creative Commons

Emma F. Zeitler,

Kevin M. Robertson, Cinnamon Dixon

et al.

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 578, P. 122478 - 122478

Published: Dec. 22, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

5
Guidelines for Conserving Pollinating Insects in Southeastern US Forests DOI
Michael D. Ulyshen

Journal of Forestry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Moth‐pollination through the looking glass: Structure of a flower‐settling moth network reveals functional groups DOI
Montana M. Atwater,

Jacqueline Y. Miller,

Jaret C. Daniels

et al.

Ecological Entomology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 23, 2025

Abstract Plant–pollinator mutualisms are key to sustaining ecosystem function and biodiversity. The study of plant–pollinator networks has conventionally focused on diurnal interactions, while flower‐settling moths among the most diverse yet least understood pollinator groups. Previous network studies provide a valuable lesson important role settling in supporting pollination systems. However, little is known regarding structure moth or ecological evolutionary mechanisms that may shape these interactions. Our main objective was bring focus network, using records from previous Florida Sandhill. We integrated taxonomic, life history functional traits as potential drivers discussed implications for long‐term stability general. Flower‐settling were robust, significantly structured (modular), with functionally similar linked more often particular modules (micro, small macro). Notably, average proboscis length wingspan varied (macro vs. micro/small), further suggesting at partially determined by moths. In addition, we following scale categorise size guild group: (1) micro‐settling (wingspan ≤14.5 mm; ≤4.39 mm); (2) small‐settling (14.5 < 25.0; 4.40 ≤ 7.49) (3) macro‐settling ≥25.0 mm, ≥7.50 mm). Given immense diversity abundance moths, it not surprising continuum (such body length) helped niches conclude assemblages than previously offer glimmer hope darkness conservation.

Language: Английский

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0
Spatiotemporal patterns of forest pollinator diversity across the southeastern United States DOI Creative Commons
Michael D. Ulyshen,

Cory K. Adams,

J. Rodger Adams

et al.

Diversity and Distributions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(8)

Published: June 3, 2024

Abstract Aim Efforts to understand how pollinating insect diversity is distributed across large geographic areas are rare despite the importance of such work for conserving regional diversity. We sought relate bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), hover flies (Diptera: Syrphidae), and butterflies (Lepidoptera) ecoregion, landscape context, canopy openness, forest composition southeastern U.S. forests. Location Nineteen experimental forests nine states in Methods established 5–7 plots on each forest. In each, we sampled pollinators monthly (March–September) using coloured pan traps, collected data local characteristics. used National Land Cover Database (NLCD) quantify surrounding landcover at different spatial scales. Results Bee richness was negatively correlated with both amount conifer (pine) extent wetlands but positively openness. Hover were less sensitive context stand conditions. Pollinator communities differed considerably among ecoregions, those Central Appalachian Coastal Plain ecoregions being particularly distinct. abundance peaked 2 months earlier Appalachia than Southeastern Mixed Forest ecoregions. Main Conclusions Our findings reveal ecoregional differences pollinator highlight conditions this diverse fauna. The closed broadleaf open conifer‐dominated support distinct contrasting seasonality. results suggest pine may reduce regions historically dominated by However, efforts create more canopies can help improve planted Research exploring associations between tree taxa needed better anticipate impacts various management activities.

Language: Английский

Citations

2