Conservation Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2024
Abstract
Widespread
insect
losses
are
a
critical
global
problem.
Mitigating
this
problem
requires
identifying
the
principal
drivers
across
different
taxa
and
determining
which
insects
covered
by
protected
areas.
However,
doing
so
is
hindered
missing
information
on
most
species
owing
to
extremely
high
diversity
difficulties
in
morphological
identification.
To
address
knowledge
gap,
we
used
one
of
comprehensive
DNA
metabarcoding
data
sets
assembled
(encompassing
31,846
flying
species)
were
collected
from
network
75
Malaise
traps
distributed
Germany.
Collection
sites
encompass
gradients
land
cover,
weather,
climate,
along
with
differences
site
protection
status,
allowed
us
gain
broader
insights
into
how
respond
these
factors.
We
examined
changes
total
biomass,
richness,
temporal
turnover,
shifts
composition
taxa,
key
functional
groups
(pollinators,
threatened
species,
invasive
species),
feeding
traits.
Lower
biomass
generally
equated
lower
richness
all
higher
suggesting
that
loss
translates
biodiversity
less
stable
communities.
Spatial
variability
was
primarily
driven
rather
than
weather
or
climate
change.
As
vegetation
land‐cover
heterogeneity
increased,
increased
50%
2019
56%
2020
58%
33%,
respectively.
Similarly,
areas
low‐vegetation
habitats
exhibited
highest
including
pollinators
widest
variety
tended
be
despite
their
diversity.
Our
results
highlight
value
heterogeneous
low
for
promoting
overall
better
improved
management
unforested
areas,
where
many
hotspots
occur.
Global Change Biology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
29(4), С. 943 - 954
Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2022
Many
researchers
have
questioned
the
ability
of
biota
to
adapt
rapid
anthropogenic
environmental
shifts.
Here,
we
synthesize
emerging
genomic
evidence
for
insect
evolution
in
response
human
pressure.
These
new
data
reveal
diverse
mechanisms
(single
locus,
polygenic,
structural
shifts;
introgression)
underpinning
adaptive
responses
a
variety
selective
pressures.
While
effects
some
impacts
(e.g.
pollution;
pesticides)
been
previously
documented,
here
highlight
startling
evolutionary
additional
processes
such
as
deforestation.
recent
findings
indicate
that
assemblages
can
indeed
respond
dynamically
major
challenges.
Our
synthesis
also
emphasizes
critical
roles
architecture,
standing
variation
and
gene
flow
maintaining
future
potential.
Broadly,
it
is
clear
approaches
are
essential
predicting,
monitoring
responding
ongoing
biodiversity
shifts
fast-changing
world.
Abstract
Island-endemic
arthropods
are
understudied
species
and
likely
to
be
highly
threatened
with
extinction.
Analysis
of
IUCN
Red
List
assessments
can
used
highlight
important
microhabitats
requiring
conservation
for
the
effective
management
island-endemic
arthropod
biodiversity.
We
synthesized
information
on
296
assessed
as
Critically
Endangered
April
2024,
geography
islands
which
they
endemic,
broad
threats
face.
These
comprised
33
taxonomic
orders,
across
an
average
53%
were
limited
entirely
tiny,
confined
areas
habitat:
caves,
high
elevation
areas,
isolated
pools
or
sea
stacks.
micro-refugia
most
utilized
by
crustaceans
least
myriapods.
Caves
habitats
temperate
where
habitat
degradation
threatens
crustaceans.
On
small
tropical
arachnids
hexapods
invasive
species,
refugia
mostly
in
areas.
Sea
stacks
appear
from
only
island-endemics
notable
long-distance
dispersal
adaptation.
None
sustaining
immediately
climate
change.
Using
interaction
between
life
history,
threats,
it
is
possible
generalize
that
(1)
should
targeted
management,
(2)
could
yield
undescribed
presumed-extinct
species.
Prioritizing
such
research
guide
efficient
expenditure
local
capacity.
In
our
case
study,
Ascension
Island,
seven
endemic
covered
<
0.1%
island's
total
area.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(23), С. 3961 - 3961
Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2023
Phytophagous
insects
pose
a
significant
threat
to
global
crop
yield
and
food
security.
The
need
for
increased
agricultural
output
while
reducing
dependence
on
harmful
synthetic
insecticides
necessitates
the
implementation
of
innovative
methods.
utilization
CRISPR-Cas
(Clustered
regularly
interspaced
short
palindromic
repeats)
technology
develop
insect
pest-resistant
plants
is
believed
be
highly
effective
approach
in
production
expenses
enhancing
profitability
farms.
Insect
genome
research
provides
vital
insights
into
gene
functions,
allowing
better
knowledge
biology,
adaptability,
development
targeted
pest
management
disease
prevention
measures.
editing
technique
has
capability
modify
DNA
insects,
either
trigger
drive
or
overcome
their
resistance
specific
insecticides.
advancements
CRISPR
its
various
applications
have
shown
potential
developing
insect-resistant
varieties
other
strategies
through
sustainable
approach.
This
could
consequences
ensuring
involves
using
create
modified
plants.
article
critically
analyzed
discussed
challenges
associated
with
exploring
utilizing
pressure
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Март 26, 2024
Abstract
Invasive
alien
species
(IAS)
pose
a
severe
threat
to
global
agriculture,
with
their
impact
projected
escalate
due
climate
change
and
expanding
international
trade.
The
fall
armyworm
(FAW),
Spodoptera
frugiperda
(J.
E.
Smith),
native
of
the
Americas,
has
rapidly
spread
across
various
continents,
causing
significant
damage
several
food
crops,
especially
maize.
Integrated
pest
management
(IPM)
programs
are
vital
for
sustainable
FAW
control,
combining
multiple
strategies
results.
Over
three
consecutive
years,
2019–20,
2020–21
2021–22,
field
demonstrations
were
conducted
in
semiarid
regions
India,
testing
four-component
IPM
approach
viz.,
pheromone
traps,
microbial,
botanicals
ETL
based
applications
insecticides
against
farmers'
practices
(sole
insecticide
application).
implementation
led
substantial
reductions
infestation.
Furthermore,
egg
mass
larvae
infestations
significantly
lower
IPM-adopted
villages
compared
conventional
practices.
Pheromone-based
monitoring
demonstrated
consistent
reduction
adult
moth
populations.
lowest
technology
gap
(10.42),
extension
(8.33)
index
(12.25)
was
recorded
during
2020–21.
adoption
increased
maize
yields
(17.49,
12.62
24.87%
over
control),
higher
net
returns
(919,
906.20
992.93
USD),
favourable
benefit–cost
ratios
(2.74,
2.39
2.33)
respectively
2021–22.
economic
viability
evident
confirming
potential
region
India.
These
hold
promise
other
parts
world
sharing
similar
climatic
conditions.
Biological Invasions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26(9), С. 2941 - 2954
Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024
Abstract
The
mechanisms
by
which
non-native
species
impact
island-endemic
populations
are
varied
and
often
convoluted.
For
effective
invertebrate
conservation
where
capacity
is
limited,
it
vital
to
understand
both
direct
indirect
interactions.
Those
interactions
define
specific
threats
therefore
highlight
possible
solutions.
We
quantified
several
of
the
faced
an
endemic
scaly
cricket,
Discophallus
ascension
(family:
Mogoplistidae),
found
on
Ascension
Island’s
naturally
barren
coastlines.
hypothesized
that
encroaching
Mexican
thorn
Prosopis
juliflora
(1)
directly
reduced
microclimate
suitability,
(2)
indirectly
increased
resource
competition
with
species,
(3)
predation.
Our
aim
was
assess
how
rapidly
spreading
might
reduce
cricket
populations.
Lab
trials
first
confirmed
temperature
diet
preferences
D.
ascension.
significantly
ground-level
but
not
above
estimated
optimum
for
within
key
habitat.
Observed
interspecific
greater
in
habitat
degraded
driven
ants,
house
crickets
Gryllodes
sigillatus
cockroaches
Periplaneta
americana
.
Recorded
predation
almost
entirely
rats
Rattus
rattus
primarily
ants
Threats
were
modulated
invasive
vegetation,
insects
at
all
sites.
conclude
removal
vegetation
alone
likely
Managing
multiple
necessary
successful
conservation.
Environmental Entomology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
Abstract
In
tropical
environments,
insect
prey
face
high
predation
rates
due
to
the
diverse
interspecific
interactions
driven
by
various
environmental
factors.
However,
a
detailed
understanding
of
how
these
factors
interact
influence
rate
remains
limited.
This
complexity
increases
with
presence
both
native
and
nonnative
predators,
yet
no
comprehensive
assessment
has
been
conducted.
this
study,
we
used
pupae
widely
distributed
fruit
fly
Bactrocera
dorsalis
examine
8
affect
its
rate.
Principal
component
analysis
identified
3
principal
components
(PCs)
that
collectively
explain
78.86%
variance
in
factors:
PC1
accounted
for
49.62%,
PC2
15.59%,
PC3
12.65%.
was
strongly
influenced
patch
density
(loading:
0.87)
altitude
−0.90),
communalities
77.8%
82.3%,
respectively.
primarily
predator
diversity
0.90),
highest
communality
(84.1%).
characterized
temperature
0.65)
humidity
0.70),
81.2%
81.8%,
Although
individual
PC
had
significant
effect
on
rate,
interaction
between
highly
significant,
indicating
strong
combined
effect.
likely
results
from
way
human
disturbance
contribute
habitat
fragmentation,
which
turn
affects
alters
B.
dorsalis.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
into
as
well
effectiveness
potential
control
strategies
involving
predators.
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(5)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Invasive
species
are
a
major
concern
in
the
current
scenario
of
biodiversity
loss.
Most
studies
focus
on
vertebrates
and
insects,
while
other
groups
have
been
profoundly
overlooked.
Particularly,
terrestrial
slugs
among
most
understudied
taxa.
Here,
we
contribute
to
expanding
scarce
knowledge
exotic
invertebrates
by
reporting
occurrence
two
non‐native
Iberian
Peninsula
(northern
Spain):
Ambigolimax
parvipenis,
being
also
first
morphological
confirmation
for
continental
Spain,
Boettgerilla
pallens
,
constituting
record
Spain
as
well.
Both
were
collected
gardened
urban
areas
or
peri‐urban
with
high
presence
ornamental
plants.
Some
individuals
used
anatomical
studies,
ones
subjected
DNA
extraction
PCR
amplification
sequencing,
comparing
their
sequences
closely
related
from
GenBank
confirming
previous
identification.
Early
detection
is
crucial
avoid
potential
future
threats.
Unfortunately,
many
remain
misidentified,
leading
silent
invasion.
Our
findings
entail
new
step
understanding
this
neglected
group
implications
source
arrival
fauna.