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View article: Host plant elevation shifts and population declines in an island-endemic butterfly
Host plant elevation shifts and population declines in an island-endemic butterfly Open
View article: Disentangling public perceptions to pave the way for pollinator-friendly roadsides
Disentangling public perceptions to pave the way for pollinator-friendly roadsides Open
Introduction Rapid urbanization and land use changes have resulted in extensive road coverage, making roadsides increasingly important as critical landscapes that can support biodiversity. Pollinator-friendly roadsides offer ecological ben…
View article: The Complete Genome of Three At-Risk Florida Butterflies: <i>Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri</i>, <i>Eumaeus atala</i> and <i>Heraclides ponceana</i>
The Complete Genome of Three At-Risk Florida Butterflies: <i>Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri</i>, <i>Eumaeus atala</i> and <i>Heraclides ponceana</i> Open
We present short-read genome assemblies of three butterfly species native to the state of Florida: the Atala butterfly ( Eumaeus atala ), the Miami blue ( Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri ), and the Schaus’ swallowtail ( Heraclides ponceana…
View article: Public Perceptions of Pollinator Perfection
Public Perceptions of Pollinator Perfection Open
The study discussed in this publication was conducted to gauge public perceptions and identify ways to increase support for pollinator-friendly roadsides. The purpose of this publication is to provide results from this study specifically t…
View article: Restoration and rescue in an age of extinction: Translocation and reintroduction of insects and other arthropods
Restoration and rescue in an age of extinction: Translocation and reintroduction of insects and other arthropods Open
Translocation is the intentional movement of organisms for conservation purposes, including species reintroductions and augmentation of declining populations. There is growing interest in insect translocation, and our understanding of best…
View article: Driving Change: Persuading Roadway Users to Support Pollinator‐Friendly Roadsides Through Strategic Environmental Communication
Driving Change: Persuading Roadway Users to Support Pollinator‐Friendly Roadsides Through Strategic Environmental Communication Open
Pollinator decline is a significant global issue that has garnered considerable attention, as urbanization, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change collectively drive this decline. Although strategies, such as managing pollinator‐frien…
View article: Wild bees mediate fruit quality via seed set in highbush blueberry: A quantitative synthesis
Wild bees mediate fruit quality via seed set in highbush blueberry: A quantitative synthesis Open
Insect-mediated pollination enhances global production of many crops, and evidence highlights that insect pollination can also improve crop quality. The link between insect-mediated pollination and crop quality is driven not only by insect…
View article: Enhancing Soil Health and Corn Productivity with a Co-Fermented Microbial Inoculant (CFMI-8): A Field-Based Evaluation
Enhancing Soil Health and Corn Productivity with a Co-Fermented Microbial Inoculant (CFMI-8): A Field-Based Evaluation Open
Soil degradation and declining fertility threaten sustainable agriculture and crop productivity. This study evaluates the effects of CFMI-8, a co-fermented microbial inoculant comprising eight bacterial strains selected through genomic and…
View article: Brilliant Butterflies: A Guide to Spotting, Observing and Sharing Sightings on iNaturalist
Brilliant Butterflies: A Guide to Spotting, Observing and Sharing Sightings on iNaturalist Open
The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of butterflies and, further, how to leverage the website iNaturalist to document butterfly observations through citizen science. The intend…
View article: Moth‐pollination through the looking glass: Structure of a flower‐settling moth network reveals functional groups
Moth‐pollination through the looking glass: Structure of a flower‐settling moth network reveals functional groups Open
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 are among the most diverse yet le…
View article: Balancing pest management and conservation on ornamental plants
Balancing pest management and conservation on ornamental plants Open
Increasing public awareness of the dangers of declines in biodiversity has generated unprecedented interest in promoting beneficial insects and other wildlife in yards and gardens. Research shows that well-managed urban landscapes can supp…
View article: Elevated extinction risk in over one-fifth of native North American pollinators
Elevated extinction risk in over one-fifth of native North American pollinators Open
Pollinators are critical for food production and ecosystem function. Although native pollinators are thought to be declining, the evidence is limited. This first, taxonomically diverse assessment for mainland North America north of Mexico …
View article: Long-term population dynamics of an endangered butterfly are influenced by hurricane-mediated disturbance
Long-term population dynamics of an endangered butterfly are influenced by hurricane-mediated disturbance Open
View article: Correction: Aphid infestations reduce monarch butterfly colonization, herbivory, and growth on ornamental milkweed
Correction: Aphid infestations reduce monarch butterfly colonization, herbivory, and growth on ornamental milkweed Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288407.].
View article: Microbial Approach to Sustainable Cotton Agriculture: The Role of PaleoPower<sup>®</sup> in Soil Health and Glyphosate Mitigation
Microbial Approach to Sustainable Cotton Agriculture: The Role of PaleoPower<sup>®</sup> in Soil Health and Glyphosate Mitigation Open
The extensive use of glyphosate-based herbicides has raised concerns about its impact on soil health and microbial communities, particularly due to the persistence of AMPA. This study evaluates the effects of PaleoPower, a co-fermented mic…
View article: Wild Bees Drive Fruit Quality Indirectly Via Seed Set in Highbush Blueberry: A Quantitative Synthesis
Wild Bees Drive Fruit Quality Indirectly Via Seed Set in Highbush Blueberry: A Quantitative Synthesis Open
View article: Integrated vegetation management within electrical transmission landscapes promotes floral resource and flower-visiting insect diversity
Integrated vegetation management within electrical transmission landscapes promotes floral resource and flower-visiting insect diversity Open
Electrical transmission rights-of-way are ubiquitous and critical infrastructure across the landscape. Active vegetation management of these rights-of-way, a necessity to deliver electricity more safely, maintains these landscape features …
View article: Long-term population dynamics of an endangered butterfly are influenced by hurricane-mediated disturbance
Long-term population dynamics of an endangered butterfly are influenced by hurricane-mediated disturbance Open
Effective species conservation requires understanding an organism’s population dynamics and natural history, but long-term data are challenging to collect and maintain. As a result, conservation management decisions are frequently made usi…
View article: Target and non-target effects of insecticide use during ornamental milkweed production
Target and non-target effects of insecticide use during ornamental milkweed production Open
There are widespread public efforts to conserve wildlife in urbanized landscapes via the installation of nursery-grown plants that support Lepidoptera taxa. Insecticides are commonly used during nursery production to suppress key plant pes…
View article: Encouraging Residents to Request Wildlife-Friendly Landscape Maintenance from Their Chosen Professionals: A Stages of Change Approach for Extension and Other Practitioners
Encouraging Residents to Request Wildlife-Friendly Landscape Maintenance from Their Chosen Professionals: A Stages of Change Approach for Extension and Other Practitioners Open
This publication explains Florida residents’ current involvement in requesting wildlife-friendly landscape maintenance (WFLM) and the perceived barriers and motivators associated with this behavior using the concept of stages of change. Wr…
View article: Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping: Connecting Professionals and the Public
Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping: Connecting Professionals and the Public Open
In the United States, the green industry is a billion-dollar sector that generates millions of employment opportunities annually. Green industry professionals, homeowners, and renters all play important roles in deciding how to design and …
View article: Synthesis of highbush blueberry pollination research reveals region‐specific differences in the contributions of honeybees and wild bees
Synthesis of highbush blueberry pollination research reveals region‐specific differences in the contributions of honeybees and wild bees Open
Highbush blueberry production has expanded worldwide in recent decades. To safeguard future yields, it is essential to understand if insect pollination is limiting current blueberry production and which insects contribute to pollination in…
View article: Green industry experts’ consensus about wildlife-friendly landscape maintenance: Delphi-informed implications for agricultural and extension educators
Green industry experts’ consensus about wildlife-friendly landscape maintenance: Delphi-informed implications for agricultural and extension educators Open
This study was designed to understand the current state of wildlife-friendly landscape maintenance practices and the associated barriers and motivations among Florida green industry professionals. A Delphi technique to achieve consensus, a…
View article: Attitudes Toward and Preferences of Florida Consumers and Growers Regarding a Proposed Scientifically Based University Certification Process for Wildlife-friendly Plants
Attitudes Toward and Preferences of Florida Consumers and Growers Regarding a Proposed Scientifically Based University Certification Process for Wildlife-friendly Plants Open
This article shares survey results provided by both consumers and growers regarding the University of Florida Biodiversity Certified Plants for the Rapidly Expanding Urban Landscape Market project conducted at the University of Florida (UF…
View article: Integrated vegetation management within electrical transmission landscapes promotes floral resource and flower-visiting insect diversity
Integrated vegetation management within electrical transmission landscapes promotes floral resource and flower-visiting insect diversity Open
Context Electrical transmission rights-of-way (ROW) are ubiquitous and critical infrastructure across the landscape. Active vegetation management of these ROW, a necessity to deliver electricity more safely, maintains these landscape featu…
View article: Aphid infestations reduce monarch butterfly colonization, herbivory, and growth on ornamental milkweed
Aphid infestations reduce monarch butterfly colonization, herbivory, and growth on ornamental milkweed Open
Anthropogenic disturbance is driving global biodiversity loss, including the monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ), a dietary specialist of milkweed. In response, ornamental milkweed plantings are increasingly common in urbanized landscap…
View article: Population Genetic Structure of a Rare Butterfly in a Fragmented South Florida Ecosystem
Population Genetic Structure of a Rare Butterfly in a Fragmented South Florida Ecosystem Open
We investigated the genetic structure and diversity between populations of a rare butterfly, the Florida duskywing (Ephyriades brunnea floridensis E. Bell and W. Comstock, 1948) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) across a network of South Florida …
View article: Innovative Industry: Environmental horticulture professionals’ perceptions on wildlife-friendly plants and a potential certification offering
Innovative Industry: Environmental horticulture professionals’ perceptions on wildlife-friendly plants and a potential certification offering Open
Plants can improve people's lives and mental health, but consumers have become increasingly concerned about the impact of plant production practices on the environment and wildlife. Previous research has not explored the interest and abili…
View article: Protective Benefits of Tending Ants to a Critically Endangered Butterfly
Protective Benefits of Tending Ants to a Critically Endangered Butterfly Open
Ants provide protection to various organisms via myrmecophilous relationships. Most notably, ants and several butterfly species are involved in mainly mutualistic interactions. Previous field studies have shown that butterfly larval surviv…
View article: Transformations of Atala: Effects of heparin on wing pattern development of the Atala Butterfly, Eumaeus atala (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Eumaeinae)
Transformations of Atala: Effects of heparin on wing pattern development of the Atala Butterfly, Eumaeus atala (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Eumaeinae) Open
Article published in the journal Tropical Lepidoptera Research.