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AlpsLife - a questionnaire to summarize monitoring efforts for pollinating insects across the European Alps Open
The Alps are an important biodiversity hotspot in south-central Europe spanning 1,200 km across eight countries – including France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia. In the face of a global biodivers…
AlpsLife - a questionnaire to summarize monitoring efforts for pollinating insects across the European Alps Open
The Alps are an important biodiversity hotspot in south-central Europe spanning 1,200 km across eight countries – including France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia. In the face of a global biodivers…
Where and how to conserve butterflies amid climate change: a model-based approach on Papilio alexanor Open
The ongoing decline of insects is reported in many regions around the world. Loss and degradation of habitats, pollution, and climate change are among the main threats to butterflies. In Europe, many butterfly species are responding to cli…
View article: Extensive climate-induced range shifts in butterflies across the globe
Extensive climate-induced range shifts in butterflies across the globe Open
Ongoing global change is leading to the widespread redistribution of species1,2. Assessments of shifts in species geographic ranges, however, remain taxonomically biased and geographically limited2, especially for insects. We conducted a g…
Acronicta strigosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - a new observation in Piedmont region confirms the presence of the species in Italy (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
The present study confirms the presence of Acronicta strigosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) in Italy a century after the last record.
Beyond yellow: host plants of <i>Anthocharis euphenoides</i> in NW Italy Open
In recent decades, an alarming decline in butterfly populations has been documented in Europe. The main threats include changes in land use, pollution, and climate change. An in-depth understanding of the ecological requirements of species…
Unrecorded Butterfly Species and Potential Local Extinctions: The Role of Citizen Science and Sampling Open
Estimating species extinction risk is crucial to reverse biodiversity loss and to adopt proper conservation measures. Different sources may play a pivotal role in prioritising species conservation. Recently, citizen science demonstrated a …
View article: Population history shapes urban evolutionary dynamics: distinct genetic structure across urban and rural Europe in two lepidopterans
Population history shapes urban evolutionary dynamics: distinct genetic structure across urban and rural Europe in two lepidopterans Open
Urbanisation is transforming environments globally. The altered abiotic conditions and biotic interactions in urban habitats impose divergent selection pressures on urban versus rural populations, while genetic drift may also be significan…
Short-term effects of clearing restoration on the relationship of plant and moth communities Open
Insects and plants share a close relationship; plants provide feeding opportunities, ecological niches, and shelters for insects, while insects, in turn, facilitate pollination for plants. Management actions might positively or negatively …
View article: On Linnaeus’ (1764) butterfly type materials missing from the Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University (Section of Zoology) and the case of Papilio hermione
On Linnaeus’ (1764) butterfly type materials missing from the Museum of Evolution of Uppsala University (Section of Zoology) and the case of Papilio hermione Open
We briefly analyse the history of Queen Ulrika’s and of Linnaeus’ butterfly collections. We show that the type materials of some species were likely moved from Queen Ulrika’s to Linnaeus’ collection before 1803. We provide evidence that Ho…
Combined demographic, ecological and genetic tools reveal connectivity within a fragmented butterfly population Open
sponsorship: All field and laboratory activities were financially supported by TELT-Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin SAS. The research on Zerynthia polyxena was authorized (Permission: 0000986) by the Italian Ministry of the Environment, Land an…
Diverging sub-fields in functional ecology Open
The number of studies in functional ecology grew exponentially in the last decades. Whether and how ecologists changed how they conduct these studies, however, remains poorly understood. Using butterflies as a model taxon, we assessed fort…
View article: Is microbiological control of the box tree moth feasible? Effectiveness and impact on non-target diurnal Lepidoptera
Is microbiological control of the box tree moth feasible? Effectiveness and impact on non-target diurnal Lepidoptera Open
Recent outbreaks of the invasive alien species Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) have led to the widespread loss of boxwoods in Europe. Although details on its biology are not fully unraveled, the box tree moth …
Conserving localized endemic butterflies through demographic and ecological studies: Polyommatus humedasae Open
Polyommatus humedasae is an endemic species narrowly distributed in a few sites in the Aosta Valley (NW Italy). Similarly to other alpine butterflies, the survival of the species is closely linked to the conservation of semi-natural grassl…
Unstructured citizen science reduces the perception of butterfly local extinctions: the interplay between species traits and user effort Open
The detection of local extinctions is often hindered by the lack of long-term monitoring schemes, and thus relies on time series of presence data. Recently, citizen science has repeatedly shown its value in documenting species occurrences.…
Monitoring wild pollinators in the Italian National Parks: sharing methods and data for evaluation at national level Open
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Saproxylic Beetle Community in the Expansion Site of a Megaproject and in the Surrounding Area in the Western Italian Alps Open
Beetles are one of the most diverse and often highly specialized groups among saproxylic organisms and play a key role in forest dynamics. To develop conservation plans in forests threatened by human activities, such as construction sites,…
View article: Discard butterfly local extinctions through untargeted citizen science: the interplay between species traits and user effort
Discard butterfly local extinctions through untargeted citizen science: the interplay between species traits and user effort Open
The detection of extinctions at local and regional scales in many biodiversity hotspots is often hindered by the lack of long-term monitoring data, and thus relies on time series of occurrence data. Citizen science has repeatedly shown its…
Cabbage butterfly as bioindicator species to investigate the genotoxic effects of PM10 Open
Atmospheric pollution poses a serious threat to environment and human health, and particulate matter (PM) is one of the major contributors. Biological effects induced by PM are investigated through in vitro assays using cells and by in viv…
Combining environmental niche models, multi‐grain analyses, and species traits identifies pervasive effects of land use on butterfly biodiversity across Italy Open
Understanding how species respond to human activities is paramount to ecology and conservation science, one outstanding question being how large‐scale patterns in land use affect biodiversity. To facilitate answering this question, we prop…
Macro-moth (Lepidoptera) Diversity of a Newly Shaped Ecological Corridor and the Surrounding Forest Area in the Western Italian Alps Open
In addition to the compilation of biodiversity inventories, checklists, especially if combined with abundance data, are important tools to understand species distribution, habitat use, and community composition over time. Their importance …
View article: Climate change may cause the extinction of the butterfly Lasiommata petropolitana in the Apennines
Climate change may cause the extinction of the butterfly Lasiommata petropolitana in the Apennines Open
Climate change represents a threat to narrow-ranged mountain species living in low-altitude massifs. We studied the disjunct Apennine population of Lasiommata petropolitana (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga …
Invasion patterns and niche comparison of the butterfly Cacyreus marshalli among native and non-native range Open
Alien species introduction is a global phenomenon involving different invasion patterns and is characterized by niche conservatism or shift. We describe the spatial distribution of Cacyreus marshalli Butler, [1898] (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae…
Does a short Pollard walk transect capture butterfly and bee diversity? A test to inform pollinator monitoring and community science initiatives Open
Widespread declines in insects will threaten ecosystem functioning and services. Nevertheless, a lack of data hinders assessments of population and biodiversity trends for many insect groups and thus effective conservation actions. Impleme…
View article: An Innovative Approach for Subnational Climate Adaptation of Biodiversity and Ecosystems: The Case Study of a Regional Strategy in Italy
An Innovative Approach for Subnational Climate Adaptation of Biodiversity and Ecosystems: The Case Study of a Regional Strategy in Italy Open
Since climate change impacts are already occurring, urgent adaptive actions are necessary to avoid the worst damages. Regional authorities play an important role in adaptation, but they have few binding guidelines to carry out strategies a…
View article: Climate change may cause the extinction of the butterfly Lasiommata petropolitana in the Apennines
Climate change may cause the extinction of the butterfly Lasiommata petropolitana in the Apennines Open
Climate change represents a threat to narrow-ranged mountain species living in low-altitude massifs. We studied the disjunct Apennine population of Lasiommata petropolitana (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) in the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga …
Using Forest Compensation Funds to Reverse Biodiversity Loss: A Case Study of Turin–Lyon High-Speed Railway Line Open
Megaprojects radically change the landscape due to their large-scale and high investments. Forests are often one of the most affected habitats, as they are frequently included in megaproject construction sites. These habitats support rich …